Lignite and Latite Definition

Definition of Lignite and Latite

The general Lignite and Latite definition can be stated as: Lignite is a soft brownish coal which shows traces of plants and is intermediate between bituminous coal and peat. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Lignite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Lignite and Latite. Get to know more information about Lignite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lignite and Latite

The history of Lignite 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.

Lignite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lignite and Latite

Along with Lignite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Lignite and Latite. Etymology of Lignite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lignite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Lignite is From French, Latin lignum wood + -ite1 while that of Latite is From French, Latin lignum wood + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lignite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lignite and Latite are listed below.

For Lignite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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