Laterite and Migmatite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Migmatite

The general Laterite and Migmatite 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, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Laterite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Migmatite

The history of Laterite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Migmatite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Migmatite,

• 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