Pegmatite and Latite Definition

Definition of Pegmatite and Latite

The general Pegmatite and Latite definition can be stated as: Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Pegmatite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Pegmatite and Latite. Get to know more information about Pegmatite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pegmatite and Latite

The history of Pegmatite 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.

Pegmatite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pegmatite and Latite

Along with Pegmatite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Pegmatite and Latite. Etymology of Pegmatite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pegmatite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Pegmatite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite while that of Latite is From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pegmatite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pegmatite and Latite are listed below.

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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