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Latite and Porphyry Definition


Porphyry and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Latite and Porphyry

The general Latite and Porphyry definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Along with definition of Latite and Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Latite and Porphyry. Get to know more information about Latite and Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Porphyry

The history of Latite and Porphyry 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 Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Porphyry

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

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