Latite and Comendite Definition

Definition of Latite and Comendite

The general Latite and Comendite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Comendite is a hard, peralkaline igneous rock, a type of light blue grey rhyolite. Along with definition of Latite and Comendite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Comendite. Get to know more information about Latite and Comendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Comendite

The history of Latite and Comendite 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 Comendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Comendite

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

For Latite,

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

For Comendite,

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