Amphibolite and Latite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Latite

The general Amphibolite and Latite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Latite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Latite

The history of Amphibolite 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.

Amphibolite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Latite

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

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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