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Sandstone and Latite Definition


Latite and Sandstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From its composition, sand and stone   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Sandstone and Latite

The general Sandstone and Latite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Sandstone and Latite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Latite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Sandstone and Latite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Latite

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

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