Latite and Minette Definition

Definition of Latite and Minette

The general Latite and Minette definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Latite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Latite and Minette. Get to know more information about Latite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Minette

The history of Latite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Minette

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

For Latite,

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

For Minette,

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