Rhyodacite and Vogesite Definition

Definition of Rhyodacite and Vogesite

The general Rhyodacite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Rhyodacite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Rhyodacite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Rhyodacite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyodacite and Vogesite

The history of Rhyodacite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyodacite and Vogesite

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

For Rhyodacite,

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

For Vogesite,

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