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Latite and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist and Latite Definition


Definition

Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Latin word latium   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Latite and Whiteschist

The general Latite and Whiteschist definition can be stated as: Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. On the other hand, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Latite and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Latite and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Latite and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Latite and Whiteschist

The history of Latite and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Latite and Whiteschist

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

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