Latite and Slate Definition

Definition of Latite and Slate

The general Latite and Slate definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Latite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Latite and Slate. Get to know more information about Latite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Slate

The history of Latite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Slate

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

For Latite,

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

For Slate,

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