Adakite and Latite Definition

Definition of Adakite and Latite

The general Adakite and Latite definition can be stated as: Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Adakite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Adakite and Latite. Get to know more information about Adakite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Adakite and Latite

The history of Adakite 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.

Adakite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

Adakite and Latite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Adakite and Latite. In this section, you will know about Adakite and Latite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Adakite is Adak, Aleutian Islands whereas Origin of Latite is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Adakite and Latite discoverer. The Discoverer of Adakite is Defant and Drummond and the discoverer of Latite is Unknown.

Etymology of Adakite and Latite

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

For Adakite,

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