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dacite Meaning
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dacite (n)
a grey volcanic rock containing plagioclase and quartz and other crystalline minerals
dacite Sentence Examples
- Dacite is a volcanic rock with a fine-grained texture, typically light gray or light brown in color.
- The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 produced large quantities of dacite lava.
- Dacite is rich in silica and is commonly found in volcanic arcs and stratovolcanoes.
- Geologists use the composition of dacite to study the volcanic history of a region.
- The ancient Mayans used dacite to create tools and ceremonial objects.
- Dacite is often used as a building material due to its durability and resistance to weathering.
- The mineral composition of dacite includes quartz, plagioclase feldspar, and small amounts of biotite or hornblende.
- The formation of dacite occurs when magma with intermediate composition cools and solidifies underground.
- Dacite lava flows are typically viscous and can form steep-sided volcanic domes.
- The eruption of Mount Fuji in Japan produced dacite lava flows that are still visible today.
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a grey volcanic rock containing plagioclase and quartz and other crystalline minerals
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Dacite is a volcanic rock with a fine-grained texture, typically light gray or light brown in color.
The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 produced large quantities of dacite lava.
Dacite is rich in silica and is commonly found in volcanic arcs and stratovolcanoes.
Geologists use the composition of dacite to study the volcanic history of a region.
