Vogesite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Dacite

The general Vogesite and Dacite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Vogesite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Dacite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Dacite

Along with Vogesite and Dacite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Dacite. Etymology of Vogesite and Dacite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Dacite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Dacite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Dacite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Dacite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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