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Latite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Latite and Itacolumite

The general Latite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Latite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Latite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Itacolumite

The history of Latite and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Itacolumite

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

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