Mudstone and Latite Definition

Definition of Mudstone and Latite

The general Mudstone and Latite definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Mudstone and Latite, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Latite. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mudstone and Latite

The history of Mudstone 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.

Mudstone and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Latite

Along with Mudstone and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Latite. Etymology of Mudstone and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Latite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Latite are listed below.

For Mudstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• 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