Latite and Pseudotachylite Definition

Definition of Latite and Pseudotachylite

The general Latite and Pseudotachylite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Very fine grained fault rock which is composed of glassy matrix that often contains inclusions of wall-rock fragments.. Along with definition of Latite and Pseudotachylite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Pseudotachylite. Get to know more information about Latite and Pseudotachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Pseudotachylite

The history of Latite and Pseudotachylite 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 Pseudotachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Pseudotachylite

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

For Latite,

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

For Pseudotachylite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock