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Laterite and Granodiorite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
India
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1
From granite + diorite
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Laterite and Granodiorite

The general Laterite and Granodiorite 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, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Laterite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Granodiorite

The history of Laterite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Granodiorite

Along with Laterite and Granodiorite definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Granodiorite. Etymology of Laterite and Granodiorite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Granodiorite. The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Granodiorite 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 belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granodiorite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Granodiorite are listed below.

For Laterite,

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

For Granodiorite,

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