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Latite and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Latite and Turbidite

The general Latite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Latite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Latite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Turbidite

The history of Latite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Turbidite

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

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