The general Latite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Latite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Latite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Latite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Latite and Pegmatite. In this section, you will know about Latite and Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Latite is Italy whereas Origin of Pegmatite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Latite and Pegmatite discoverer. The Discoverer of Latite is Unknown and the discoverer of Pegmatite is R. J. Hauy.
Along with Latite and Pegmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Latite and Pegmatite. Etymology of Latite and Pegmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Latite and Formation of Pegmatite. The etymology of Latite is From the Latin word latium while that of Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Latite and Pegmatite are listed below.
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