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Icelandite and Latite Definition


Latite and Icelandite Definition


Definition

Definition
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Iceland   
Italy   

Discoverer
Ian S. E. Carmichael   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Icelandite and Latite

The general Icelandite and Latite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Icelandite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Latite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Icelandite and Latite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Latite

Along with Icelandite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Latite. Etymology of Icelandite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Latite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Latite are listed below.

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