Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite

The general Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite

The history of Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite

Along with Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite. Etymology of Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyodacite and Formation of Pyroxenite. 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 Pyroxenite 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 and Pyroxenite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyodacite and Pyroxenite are listed below.

For Rhyodacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock