Latite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Latite and Metapelite

The general Latite and Metapelite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Latite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Latite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Metapelite

The history of Latite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Metapelite

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

For Latite,

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

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock