Sandstone and Dacite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Dacite

The general Sandstone and Dacite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Sandstone and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Dacite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Dacite

The history of Sandstone and Dacite 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.

Sandstone and Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Dacite

Along with Sandstone and Dacite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Dacite. Etymology of Sandstone and Dacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Dacite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Dacite is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Dacite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Dacite are listed below.

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Dacite,

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