Foidolite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Foidolite and Laterite

The general Foidolite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. 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 Foidolite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Foidolite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Foidolite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Foidolite and Laterite

The history of Foidolite 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.

Foidolite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Foidolite and Laterite

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

For Foidolite,

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