Latite and Wackestone Definition

Definition of Latite and Wackestone

The general Latite and Wackestone definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Latite and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Latite and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Latite and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Latite and Wackestone

The history of Latite and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Wackestone

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

For Latite,

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

For Wackestone,

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