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Latite and Schist Definition


Schist and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Latite and Schist

The general Latite and Schist definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Latite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Latite and Schist. Get to know more information about Latite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Schist

The history of Latite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Schist

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

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