Laterite and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Shoshonite

The general Laterite and Shoshonite 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, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Laterite and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Shoshonite

The history of Laterite and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Shoshonite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Shoshonite,

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