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Latite and Evaporite Definition


Evaporite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture  
A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution  

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Origin
Italy  
USA  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Usiglio  

Etymology
From the Latin word latium  
From a sediment left after the evaporation  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

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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 Evaporite

The general Latite and Evaporite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Latite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Latite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Evaporite

The history of Latite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Evaporite

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

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