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Latite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Latite and Conglomerate

The general Latite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Latite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Latite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Latite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Conglomerate

The history of Latite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Conglomerate

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

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