Laterite and Ignimbrite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Ignimbrite

The general Laterite and Ignimbrite 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, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Laterite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Ignimbrite

The history of Laterite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Ignimbrite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Ignimbrite,

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