Laterite and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Nepheline Syenite

The general Laterite and Nepheline Syenite 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, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Laterite and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Laterite and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Nepheline Syenite,

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