Laterite and Enderbite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Enderbite

The general Laterite and Enderbite 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, Enderbite rock is an igneous rock which belongs to the Charnockite rock series. Along with definition of Laterite and Enderbite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Enderbite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Enderbite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Enderbite

The history of Laterite and Enderbite 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 Enderbite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Enderbite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Enderbite,

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