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Latite and Theralite Definition


Theralite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From Greek to pursue   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Latite and Theralite

The general Latite and Theralite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Latite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Latite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Theralite

The history of Latite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Theralite

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

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