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Latite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Latite and Essexite 

The general Latite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Latite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Latite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Latite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Essexite 

The history of Latite and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Essexite 

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

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