Laterite and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Hornblendite

The general Laterite and Hornblendite 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, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Laterite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Hornblendite

The history of Laterite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Hornblendite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Hornblendite,

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