Laterite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Aplite

The general Laterite and Aplite 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, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Laterite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Aplite

The history of Laterite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Aplite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Aplite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock