Icelandite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Icelandite and Laterite

The general Icelandite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite 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 Icelandite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Icelandite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Icelandite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Icelandite and Laterite

The history of Icelandite 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.

Icelandite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Icelandite and Laterite

Along with Icelandite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Icelandite and Laterite. Etymology of Icelandite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Icelandite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Icelandite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland while that of Laterite is From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Icelandite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Icelandite and Laterite are listed below.

For Icelandite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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