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Phyllite and Latite Definition


Latite and Phyllite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
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 Phyllite and Latite

The general Phyllite and Latite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Phyllite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Latite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phyllite and Latite

The history of Phyllite 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.

Phyllite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Latite

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

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