Felsite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Felsite and Laterite

The general Felsite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Felsite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Felsite and Laterite

The history of Felsite and Laterite 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.

Felsite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

Felsite and Laterite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Felsite and Laterite. In this section, you will know about Felsite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Felsite is Unknown whereas Origin of Laterite is India. It is interesting to know the name of Felsite and Laterite discoverer. The Discoverer of Felsite is Unknown and the discoverer of Laterite is Francis Buchanan-Hamilton.

Etymology of Felsite and Laterite

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

For Felsite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock