Laterite and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Rhyolite

The general Laterite and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Laterite and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Rhyolite

The history of Laterite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Rhyolite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Rhyolite,

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