Laterite and Appinite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Appinite

The general Laterite and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Laterite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Appinite

The history of Laterite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Appinite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Appinite,

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