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Pantellerite and Latite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Strait of sicily
Italy
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
From the Latin word latium
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pantellerite and Latite

The general Pantellerite and Latite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Pantellerite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Latite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pantellerite and Latite

The history of Pantellerite and Latite 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.

Pantellerite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Latite

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

For Pantellerite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Latite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock
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