Laterite and Icelandite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Icelandite

The general Laterite and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Laterite and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Icelandite

The history of Laterite and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Icelandite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Icelandite,

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