Latite and Tephrite Definition

Definition of Latite and Tephrite

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

History of Latite and Tephrite

The history of Latite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Tephrite

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

For Latite,

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

For Tephrite,

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