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Latite and Coal Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Italy
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
John Peter Salley
1.3 Etymology
From the Latin word latium
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Latite and Coal

The general Latite and Coal definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Latite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Latite and Coal. Get to know more information about Latite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Coal

The history of Latite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Coal

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

For Latite,

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

For Coal,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock