Latite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Latite and Borolanite

The general Latite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Latite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Latite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Borolanite

The history of Latite and Borolanite 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 Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Borolanite

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

For Latite,

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

For Borolanite,

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