Definition

A light gray volcanic rock that has a mix of certain minerals and glassy silica, resembling another type of rock called rhyolite.

Example

The geologist collected a sample of dacite to study its mineral composition.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of dacite?

Yeah, I think it's a type of volcanic rock, right?

Exactly! It's kind of similar to rhyolite.

That's interesting! I love learning about different types of rocks.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dacite is derived from the name 'Dacia', which refers to an ancient region located in what is now Romania. The suffix '-ite' is used in geology to denote a type of rock. Therefore, dacite refers to a type of volcanic rock associated with the region of Dacia.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Dacia' as the place where this volcanic rock originates, and remember that '-ite' indicates it is a type of rock.

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