Hornblendite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Laterite

The general Hornblendite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite 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 Hornblendite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Laterite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Laterite

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

For Hornblendite,

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