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Latite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Latite and Phonolite

The general Latite and Phonolite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Latite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Latite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Phonolite

The history of Latite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Phonolite

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

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