Laterite and Pumice Definition

Definition of Laterite and Pumice

The general Laterite and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Laterite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Laterite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Pumice

The history of Laterite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Pumice

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

For Laterite,

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

For Pumice,

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