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Latite and Chert Definition


Chert and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Latite and Chert

The general Latite and Chert definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Latite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Latite and Chert. Get to know more information about Latite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Chert

The history of Latite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Chert

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

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