Laterite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Pegmatite

The general Laterite and Pegmatite 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, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Laterite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Pegmatite

The history of Laterite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Pegmatite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Pegmatite,

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