Laterite and Greenschist Definition

Definition of Laterite and Greenschist

The general Laterite and Greenschist 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, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Laterite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Laterite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Greenschist

The history of Laterite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Greenschist

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

For Laterite,

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

For Greenschist,

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