The general Latite and Hawaiite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Hawaiite is volcanic rock that resembles basalt. It is an olivine basalt with intermediate composition between alkali olivine and mugearite. Along with definition of Latite and Hawaiite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Hawaiite. Get to know more information about Latite and Hawaiite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Latite and Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Latite and Hawaiite. In this section, you will know about Latite and Hawaiite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Latite is Italy whereas Origin of Hawaiite is Hawaii Islands. It is interesting to know the name of Latite and Hawaiite discoverer. The Discoverer of Latite is Unknown and the discoverer of Hawaiite is Joseph Iddings.
Along with Latite and Hawaiite definition, know more about the etymology of Latite and Hawaiite. Etymology of Latite and Hawaiite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Latite and Formation of Hawaiite. The etymology of Latite is From the Latin word latium while that of Hawaiite 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 Hawaiite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Latite and Hawaiite are listed below.
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