Laterite and Dacite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Dacite

The general Laterite and Dacite 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, Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Laterite and Dacite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Dacite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Dacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Dacite

The history of Laterite and Dacite 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 Dacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Dacite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Dacite,

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