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Latite and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture  
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt  

History
  
  

Origin
Italy  
Pike County, U.S  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From the Latin word latium  
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
Plutonic  

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

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Definition of Latite and Pyrolite

The general Latite and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Latite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Latite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Pyrolite

The history of Latite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Pyrolite

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

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