Latite and Felsite Definition

Definition of Latite and Felsite

The general Latite and Felsite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Latite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Latite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Felsite

The history of Latite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Felsite

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

For Latite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock