Benmoreite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Benmoreite and Laterite

The general Benmoreite and Laterite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Benmoreite and Laterite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Laterite

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

For Benmoreite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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