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Obsidian and Latite Definition


Latite and Obsidian Definition


Definition

Definition
Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Ethiopia   
Italy   

Discoverer
Obsius   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Obsidian and Latite

The general Obsidian and Latite definition can be stated as: Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed as an extrusive igneous rock. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimum crystal growth. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Obsidian and Latite, get to know about Properties of Obsidian and Latite. Get to know more information about Obsidian and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Obsidian and Latite

The history of Obsidian 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.

Obsidian and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Obsidian and Latite

Along with Obsidian and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Obsidian and Latite. Etymology of Obsidian and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Obsidian and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Obsidian is From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius while that of Latite is From Latin obsidianus, misprint of Obsianus (lapis) (stone) of Obsius. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Obsidian and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Obsidian and Latite are listed below.

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