Laterite and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Shonkinite

The general Laterite and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Laterite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Shonkinite

The history of Laterite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Shonkinite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Shonkinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock