Laterite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Amphibolite

The general Laterite and Amphibolite definition can be stated as: Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. On the other hand, Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. Along with definition of Laterite and Amphibolite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Amphibolite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Amphibolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Amphibolite

The history of Laterite and Amphibolite 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.

Laterite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Amphibolite

Along with Laterite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Laterite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Amphibolite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock