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Latite and Amphibolite Definition


Amphibolite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From Amphibole + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Latite and Amphibolite

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

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History of Latite and Amphibolite

The history of Latite and Amphibolite 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 Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Amphibolite

Along with Latite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Latite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Latite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Latite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Latite is From the Latin word latium while that of Amphibolite 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 belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Latite and Amphibolite are listed below.

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