Laterite and Gabbro Definition

Definition of Laterite and Gabbro

The general Laterite and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Laterite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Laterite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Gabbro

The history of Laterite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Gabbro

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

For Laterite,

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

For Gabbro,

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