Laterite and Syenite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Syenite

The general Laterite and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Laterite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Syenite

The history of Laterite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Syenite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Syenite,

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