Laterite and Skarn Definition

Definition of Laterite and Skarn

The general Laterite and Skarn 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, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Laterite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Laterite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Skarn

The history of Laterite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Skarn

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

For Laterite,

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

For Skarn,

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