Hornfels and Latite Definition

Definition of Hornfels and Latite

The general Hornfels and Latite definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Hornfels and Latite, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Latite. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornfels and Latite

The history of Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Latite

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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