Laterite and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Laterite and Hornfels

The general Laterite and Hornfels 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, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Laterite and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Laterite and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Hornfels

The history of Laterite and Hornfels 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 Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Hornfels

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

For Laterite,

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

For Hornfels,

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