Latite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Latite and Blue Granite

The general Latite and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Latite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Latite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Blue Granite

The history of Latite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Blue Granite

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

For Latite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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