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.
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 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.
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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