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Rhyodacite and Slate Definition


Slate and Rhyodacite Definition


Definition

Definition
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Rhyodacite and Slate

The general Rhyodacite and Slate definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Slate. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Rhyodacite and Slate

The history of Rhyodacite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Slate

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

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