Essexite  and Laterite Definition

Definition of Essexite  and Laterite

The general Essexite  and Laterite definition can be stated as: Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. 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 Essexite  and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Laterite. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Essexite  and Laterite

The history of Essexite  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.

Essexite  and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Laterite

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

For Essexite ,

• 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