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Rhyodacite and Marble Definition


Marble and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Marble

The general Rhyodacite and Marble definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Marble. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Marble

The history of Rhyodacite and Marble gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Rhyodacite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

Rhyodacite and Marble definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Rhyodacite and Marble. In this section, you will know about Rhyodacite and Marble Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhyodacite is USA whereas Origin of Marble is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Rhyodacite and Marble discoverer. The discoverer of Rhyodacite and Marble are Unknown.

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Marble

Along with Rhyodacite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Marble. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Rhyodacite is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite while that of Marble is Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Marble are listed below.

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