Lherzolite and Latite Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Latite

The general Lherzolite and Latite definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Latite. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Latite

The history of Lherzolite and Latite 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.

Lherzolite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Latite

Along with Lherzolite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Latite. Etymology of Lherzolite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Latite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Latite are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Latite,

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