Amphibolite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Laterite

The general Amphibolite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Laterite

The history of Amphibolite and Laterite 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.

Amphibolite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Laterite

Along with Amphibolite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Laterite. Etymology of Amphibolite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Laterite is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Laterite are listed below.

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Laterite,

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