Home
Compare Rocks


Latite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

Texture >>
<< Summary

Definition of Latite and Appinite

The general Latite and Appinite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Latite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Latite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

Compare Igneous Rocks

History of Latite and Appinite

The history of Latite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Appinite

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

For Latite,

For Appinite,

Igneous Rocks

Igneous Rocks

» More Igneous Rocks

Compare Igneous Rocks

» More Compare Igneous Rocks