Laterite and Benmoreite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Benmoreite

The general Laterite and Benmoreite 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, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Laterite and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Benmoreite

The history of Laterite and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Benmoreite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Benmoreite,

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