Basanite  and Laterite Definition

Definition of Basanite  and Laterite

The general Basanite  and Laterite definition can be stated as: Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. 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 Basanite  and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Basanite  and Laterite. Get to know more information about Basanite  and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Basanite  and Laterite

The history of Basanite  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.

Basanite  and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basanite  and Laterite

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

For Basanite ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• 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