Harzburgite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Harzburgite and Laterite

The general Harzburgite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. 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 Harzburgite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Harzburgite and Laterite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Laterite

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

For Harzburgite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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