Laterite and Hyaloclastite  Definition

Definition of Laterite and Hyaloclastite 

The general Laterite and Hyaloclastite  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, Hyaloclastite is an aggregate of fine, glassy debris formed by the sudden contact of hot, coherent magma and cold water or water-saturated sediment. Along with definition of Laterite and Hyaloclastite  , get to know about Properties of Laterite and Hyaloclastite  . Get to know more information about Laterite and Hyaloclastite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Hyaloclastite 

The history of Laterite and Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Hyaloclastite 

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

For Laterite,

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

For Hyaloclastite  ,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock