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Latite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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