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Latite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Latite and Rhyodacite

The general Latite and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Latite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Latite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Rhyodacite

The history of Latite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Rhyodacite

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

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