Granite and Latite Definition

Definition of Granite and Latite

The general Granite and Latite definition can be stated as: Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Granite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Granite and Latite. Get to know more information about Granite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granite and Latite

The history of Granite 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.

Granite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granite and Latite

Along with Granite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Granite and Latite. Etymology of Granite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Granite is From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum while that of Latite is From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granite and Latite are listed below.

For Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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