Tephrite and Latite Definition

Definition of Tephrite and Latite

The general Tephrite and Latite definition can be stated as: Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Tephrite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Tephrite and Latite. Get to know more information about Tephrite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Tephrite and Latite

The history of Tephrite 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.

Tephrite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Tephrite and Latite

Along with Tephrite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Tephrite and Latite. Etymology of Tephrite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Tephrite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Tephrite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn while that of Latite is From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Tephrite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Tephrite and Latite are listed below.

For Tephrite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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