Latite and Adakite Definition

Definition of Latite and Adakite

The general Latite and Adakite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Adakite is an intermediate to felsic volcanic rock that has geochemical characteristics of magma which is said to be formed by partial melting of altered basalt that is subducted below volcanic arcs. Along with definition of Latite and Adakite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Adakite. Get to know more information about Latite and Adakite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Adakite

The history of Latite and Adakite 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.

Latite and Adakite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Adakite

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

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Adakite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock