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Latite and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Latite and Hornblendite

The general Latite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Latite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Latite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Hornblendite

The history of Latite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Hornblendite

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

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