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Mangerite and Latite Definition


Latite and Mangerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
Not Available   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mangerite and Latite

The general Mangerite and Latite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Mangerite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Latite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mangerite and Latite

The history of Mangerite 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.

Mangerite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Latite

Along with Mangerite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Latite. Etymology of Mangerite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Latite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Latite are listed below.

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