Latite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Latite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Latite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Latite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Latite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Latite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

For Latite,

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

For Basaltic Trachyandesite,

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