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Latite and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Latite and Vogesite

The general Latite and Vogesite definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Latite and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Latite and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Latite and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Vogesite

The history of Latite and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Vogesite

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

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