Felsite and Latite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Latite

The general Felsite and Latite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Felsite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Latite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Latite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Latite

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

For Felsite,

• 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