Andesite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Andesite and Laterite

The general Andesite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Andesite is a dark, fine-grained, brown or greyish intermediate volcanic rock which is a commonly found in lava. 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 Andesite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Andesite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Andesite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Andesite and Laterite

The history of Andesite 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.

Andesite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Andesite and Laterite

Along with Andesite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Andesite and Laterite. Etymology of Andesite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Andesite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Andesite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance while that of Laterite is From Andes mountains, where it is found in abundance. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Andesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Andesite and Laterite are listed below.

For Andesite,

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

For Laterite,

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