Anorthosite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Laterite

The general Anorthosite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or 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 Anorthosite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Laterite

The history of Anorthosite 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.

Anorthosite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Laterite

Along with Anorthosite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Laterite. Etymology of Anorthosite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Laterite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Laterite are listed below.

For Anorthosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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