Laterite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Laterite and Basanite 

The general Laterite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Laterite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Laterite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Laterite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Basanite 

The history of Laterite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Basanite 

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

For Laterite,

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

For Basanite ,

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