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Harzburgite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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