Laterite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Blue Granite

The general Laterite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Laterite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Blue Granite

The history of Laterite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Blue Granite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Blue Granite,

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