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Serpentinite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Serpentinite Definition


Definition

Definition
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English word serpentinization.   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Serpentinite and Rhyodacite

The general Serpentinite and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Serpentinite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Serpentinite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Serpentinite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Serpentinite and Rhyodacite

The history of Serpentinite and Rhyodacite 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.

Serpentinite and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Serpentinite and Rhyodacite

Along with Serpentinite and Rhyodacite definition, know more about the etymology of Serpentinite and Rhyodacite. Etymology of Serpentinite and Rhyodacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Serpentinite and Formation of Rhyodacite. The etymology of Serpentinite is From English word serpentinization. while that of Rhyodacite is From English word serpentinization.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Serpentinite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Rhyodacite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Serpentinite and Rhyodacite are listed below.

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