Basalt and Latite Definition

Definition of Basalt and Latite

The general Basalt and Latite definition can be stated as: Basalt is a common extrusive igneous rock formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the surface of Earth. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Basalt and Latite, get to know about Properties of Basalt and Latite. Get to know more information about Basalt and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basalt and Latite

The history of Basalt 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.

Basalt and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basalt and Latite

Along with Basalt and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Basalt and Latite. Etymology of Basalt and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basalt and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Basalt is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites while that of Latite is From Late Latin Basaltes (variant of basanites ), very hard stone, which was imported from Ancient Greek Basanites. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basalt and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basalt and Latite are listed below.

For Basalt,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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