Laterite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Sovite

The general Laterite and Sovite 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, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Laterite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Sovite

The history of Laterite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Sovite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Sovite,

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