Gneiss and Latite Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Latite

The general Gneiss and Latite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Gneiss and Latite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Latite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Latite

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Latite

Along with Gneiss and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Latite. Etymology of Gneiss and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Latite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Latite are listed below.

For Gneiss,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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