Laterite and Websterite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Websterite

The general Laterite and Websterite 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, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Laterite and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Websterite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Websterite

The history of Laterite and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Websterite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Websterite,

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