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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

North America

1.2.2 Discoverer

Ferdinand von Richthofen

1.3 Etymology

From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Volcanic

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

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Define Rhyolite

Rhyolite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Rhyolite in general, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Rhyolite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Rhyolite Definition, know more about the History of Rhyolite, Etymology of Rhyolite in next sections.

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