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Latite and Trachyandesite Definition


Trachyandesite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Indonesia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Latite and Trachyandesite

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

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History of Latite and Trachyandesite

The history of Latite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Trachyandesite

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

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