Laterite and Monzonite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Monzonite

The general Laterite and Monzonite 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, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Laterite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Monzonite

The history of Laterite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Monzonite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Monzonite,

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