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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Italy

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From the Latin word latium

1.4 Class

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Volcanic

1.6 Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Latite

Latite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Latite in general, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Latite comes under Igneous Rocks. All Igneous Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Latite Definition, know more about the History of Latite, Etymology of Latite in next sections.