Appinite and Latite Definition

Definition of Appinite and Latite

The general Appinite and Latite definition can be stated as: Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Appinite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Appinite and Latite. Get to know more information about Appinite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Appinite and Latite

The history of Appinite 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.

Appinite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Appinite and Latite

Along with Appinite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Appinite and Latite. Etymology of Appinite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Appinite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Appinite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Latite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Appinite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Appinite and Latite are listed below.

For Appinite,

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