Laterite and Breccia Definition

Definition of Laterite and Breccia

The general Laterite and Breccia definition can be stated as: Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. On the other hand, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Laterite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Laterite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Breccia

The history of Laterite and Breccia 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.

Laterite and Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Breccia

Along with Laterite and Breccia definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Breccia. Etymology of Laterite and Breccia gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Breccia. The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Breccia is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Laterite and Breccia belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Breccia are listed below.

For Laterite,

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

For Breccia,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock