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Latite and Latite Definition


Latite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Latite and Latite

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

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History of Latite and Latite

The history of Latite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Latite

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

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