Laterite and Phonolite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Phonolite

The general Laterite and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Laterite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Phonolite

The history of Laterite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Phonolite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Phonolite,

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