Laterite and Pyrolite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Pyrolite

The general Laterite and Pyrolite 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, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Laterite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Pyrolite

The history of Laterite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Pyrolite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Pyrolite,

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