Laterite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Epidosite

The general Laterite and Epidosite 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, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Laterite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Epidosite

The history of Laterite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Epidosite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Epidosite,

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