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Diatomite and Latite Definition


Latite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Latite

The general Diatomite and Latite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Diatomite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Latite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Latite

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Latite

Along with Diatomite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Latite. Etymology of Diatomite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Latite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Latite are listed below.

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