Laterite and Pyroxenite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Pyroxenite

The general Laterite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Laterite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Pyroxenite

The history of Laterite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Pyroxenite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Pyroxenite,

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