Latite Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture
From the Latin word latium
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
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.