Latite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Latite and Hornfels

The general Latite and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Latite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Latite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Latite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Hornfels

The history of Latite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Hornfels

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

For Latite,

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock