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Latite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Latite and Quartzite

The general Latite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Latite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Latite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Quartzite

The history of Latite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Quartzite

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

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