Aplite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Aplite and Laterite

The general Aplite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. 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 Aplite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Aplite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Aplite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Aplite and Laterite

The history of Aplite 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.

Aplite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Aplite and Laterite

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

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine 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