Latite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Latite and Phyllite

The general Latite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Latite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Latite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Phyllite

The history of Latite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Phyllite

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

For Latite,

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

For Phyllite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock