The general Latite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Latite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Latite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Latite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Latite and Epidosite. In this section, you will know about Latite and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Latite is Italy whereas Origin of Epidosite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Latite and Epidosite discoverer. The discoverer of Latite and Epidosite are Unknown.
Along with Latite and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Latite and Epidosite. Etymology of Latite and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Latite and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Latite is From the Latin word latium while that of Epidosite 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 Epidosite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Latite and Epidosite are listed below.
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