Hornblendite and Latite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Latite

The general Hornblendite and Latite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Latite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Latite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Latite

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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