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Rhyodacite
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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

USA

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Volcanic

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Rhyodacite

Rhyodacite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Rhyodacite in general, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Rhyodacite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Rhyodacite Definition, know more about the History of Rhyodacite, Etymology of Rhyodacite in next sections.