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Latite and Picrite Definition


Picrite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture  
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine  

History
  
  

Origin
Italy  
Hawaii Islands  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From the Latin word latium  
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Volcanic  

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Latite and Picrite

The general Latite and Picrite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Latite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Latite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Picrite

The history of Latite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Picrite

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

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