Vogesite and Latite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Latite

The general Vogesite and Latite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Vogesite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Latite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Latite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Latite

Along with Vogesite and Latite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Latite. Etymology of Vogesite and Latite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Latite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Latite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Latite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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