Laterite and Larvikite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Larvikite

The general Laterite and Larvikite 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, Larvikite is an igneous rock and a variety of monzonite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Laterite and Larvikite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Larvikite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Larvikite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Larvikite

The history of Laterite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Larvikite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Larvikite,

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