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Latite and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From its composition, sand and stone   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Latite and Sandstone

The general Latite and Sandstone definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Latite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Latite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Latite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Sandstone

The history of Latite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Sandstone

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

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