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Latite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Latite and Migmatite

The general Latite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Latite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Latite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Migmatite

The history of Latite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Migmatite

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

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