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Latite and Greenschist Definition


Greenschist and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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 Greenschist

The general Latite and Greenschist definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Latite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Latite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Latite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Greenschist

The history of Latite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Greenschist

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

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