Latite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Latite and Pyroxenite

The general Latite and Pyroxenite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Latite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Latite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Pyroxenite

The history of Latite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Pyroxenite

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

For Latite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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