Travertine and Latite Definition

Definition of Travertine and Latite

The general Travertine and Latite definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Travertine and Latite, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Latite. Get to know more information about Travertine and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Latite

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Latite

Along with Travertine and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Latite. Etymology of Travertine and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Latite is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Latite are listed below.

For Travertine,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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