Laterite and Gneiss Definition

Definition of Laterite and Gneiss

The general Laterite and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Laterite and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Laterite and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Gneiss

The history of Laterite and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Gneiss

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

For Laterite,

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

For Gneiss,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock