Picrite and Latite Definition

Definition of Picrite and Latite

The general Picrite and Latite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Picrite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Latite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Picrite and Latite

The history of Picrite 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.

Picrite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Picrite and Latite

Along with Picrite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Latite. Etymology of Picrite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Latite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Latite are listed below.

For Picrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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