Laterite and Harzburgite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Harzburgite

The general Laterite and Harzburgite 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, Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. Along with definition of Laterite and Harzburgite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Harzburgite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Harzburgite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Harzburgite

The history of Laterite and Harzburgite 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 Harzburgite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Harzburgite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Harzburgite,

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