Laterite and Boninite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Boninite

The general Laterite and Boninite 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, Boninite is a mafic extrusive rock which is high in magnesium and silica content, formed in fore-arc environments, typically during the early stages of subduction. Along with definition of Laterite and Boninite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Boninite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Boninite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Boninite

The history of Laterite and Boninite 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 Boninite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Boninite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Boninite,

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