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Latite Definition



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Definition
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture 0

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Origin
Italy 0

Discoverer
Unknown 0

Etymology
From the Latin word latium 0

Class
Igneous Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock 0

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Group
Volcanic 0

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Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

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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.

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