Blue Granite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Blue Granite and Laterite

The general Blue Granite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. 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 Blue Granite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blue Granite and Laterite

The history of Blue Granite 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.

Blue Granite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blue Granite and Laterite

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

For Blue Granite,

• 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