Latite and Tuff Definition

Definition of Latite and Tuff

The general Latite and Tuff definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Latite and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Latite and Tuff. Get to know more information about Latite and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Tuff

The history of Latite and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Tuff

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

For Latite,

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

For Tuff,

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