Latite and Travertine Definition

Definition of Latite and Travertine

The general Latite and Travertine definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Latite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Latite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Latite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Travertine

The history of Latite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Travertine

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

For Latite,

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

For Travertine,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock