Diabase and Latite Definition

Definition of Diabase and Latite

The general Diabase and Latite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Diabase and Latite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Latite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Latite

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Latite

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

For Diabase,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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