Latite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Latite and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Latite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Latite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Latite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Latite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Latite and Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

Latite and Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry. In this section, you will know about Latite and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Latite is Italy whereas Origin of Rhomb Porphyry is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Latite and Rhomb Porphyry discoverer. The discoverer of Latite and Rhomb Porphyry are Unknown.

Etymology of Latite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Latite,

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

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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