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Rhyodacite and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Siltstone

The general Rhyodacite and Siltstone definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Siltstone

The history of Rhyodacite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Siltstone

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

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