The general Latite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Latite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Latite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Latite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Latite and Nephelinite. In this section, you will know about Latite and Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Latite is Italy whereas Origin of Nephelinite is Brazil. It is interesting to know the name of Latite and Nephelinite discoverer. The discoverer of Latite and Nephelinite are Unknown.
Along with Latite and Nephelinite definition, know more about the etymology of Latite and Nephelinite. Etymology of Latite and Nephelinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Latite and Formation of Nephelinite. The etymology of Latite is From the Latin word latium while that of Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Latite and Nephelinite are listed below.
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