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Latite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture  
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight  

History
  
  

Origin
Italy  
Southern Alps, France  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Dolomieu  

Etymology
From the Latin word latium  
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Latite and Dolomite

The general Latite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Latite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Latite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Dolomite

The history of Latite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Dolomite

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

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