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Epidosite and Latite Definition


Latite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Epidosite and Latite

The general Epidosite and Latite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Epidosite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Latite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Latite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Latite

Along with Epidosite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Latite. Etymology of Epidosite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Latite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Latite are listed below.

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