Laterite and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Anorthosite

The general Laterite and Anorthosite 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, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Laterite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Anorthosite

The history of Laterite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Anorthosite

Along with Laterite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Laterite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Anorthosite are listed below.

For Laterite,

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

For Anorthosite,

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