The general Latite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Latite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Latite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Latite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Latite and Diamictite. In this section, you will know about Latite and Diamictite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Latite is Italy whereas Origin of Diamictite is Southern Mongolia. It is interesting to know the name of Latite and Diamictite discoverer. The discoverer of Latite and Diamictite are Unknown.
Along with Latite and Diamictite definition, know more about the etymology of Latite and Diamictite. Etymology of Latite and Diamictite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Latite and Formation of Diamictite. The etymology of Latite is From the Latin word latium while that of Diamictite 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 Diamictite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Latite and Diamictite are listed below.
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