The general Latite and Adamellite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Adamellite is a coarse-grained porphyritic igneous rock, a variety of Monzogranite and dominated by phenocrysts of orthoclase in a granular groundmass of perthite, plagioclase and quartz. Along with definition of Latite and Adamellite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Adamellite. Get to know more information about Latite and Adamellite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Latite and Adamellite 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.
Latite and Adamellite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Latite and Adamellite. In this section, you will know about Latite and Adamellite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Latite and Adamellite are Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Latite and Adamellite discoverer. The discoverer of Latite and Adamellite are Unknown.
Along with Latite and Adamellite definition, know more about the etymology of Latite and Adamellite. Etymology of Latite and Adamellite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Latite and Formation of Adamellite. The etymology of Latite is From the Latin word latium while that of Adamellite is From the Latin word latium. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Latite and Adamellite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Latite and Adamellite are listed below.
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