Laterite and Charnockite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Charnockite

The general Laterite and Charnockite 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, Charnockite is a variety of granite containing minerals like orthopyroxene, quartz, and feldspar. Along with definition of Laterite and Charnockite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Charnockite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Charnockite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Charnockite

The history of Laterite and Charnockite 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 Charnockite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Charnockite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Charnockite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock