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Latite and Suevite Definition


Suevite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Canada, Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
No etymologies found   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Latite and Suevite

The general Latite and Suevite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Latite and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Suevite. Get to know more information about Latite and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Suevite

The history of Latite and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Suevite

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

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