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Theralite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Rhyodacite

The general Theralite and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Theralite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Rhyodacite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Rhyodacite

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

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