Gneiss and Laterite Definition

Definition of Gneiss and Laterite

The general Gneiss and Laterite definition can be stated as: Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. 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 Gneiss and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Gneiss and Laterite. Get to know more information about Gneiss and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Gneiss and Laterite

The history of Gneiss 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.

Gneiss and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Gneiss and Laterite

Along with Gneiss and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Gneiss and Laterite. Etymology of Gneiss and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Gneiss and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Gneiss is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters) while that of Laterite is From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters). The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Gneiss and Laterite are listed below.

For Gneiss,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock