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Serpentinite and Latite Definition


Latite and Serpentinite Definition


Definition

Definition
A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English word serpentinization.   
From the Latin word latium   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Serpentinite and Latite

The general Serpentinite and Latite definition can be stated as: A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Serpentinite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Serpentinite and Latite. Get to know more information about Serpentinite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Serpentinite and Latite

The history of Serpentinite 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.

Serpentinite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Serpentinite and Latite

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

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