Laterite and Pantellerite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Pantellerite

The general Laterite and Pantellerite 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, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Laterite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Pantellerite

The history of Laterite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Pantellerite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Pantellerite,

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