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Latite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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 Foidolite

The general Latite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Latite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Latite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Foidolite

The history of Latite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Foidolite

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

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