Laterite and Tachylite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Tachylite

The general Laterite and Tachylite 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, Tachylite is a vitreous form of basaltic volcanic glass. This glass is formed naturally by the rapid cooling of molten basalt. Along with definition of Laterite and Tachylite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Tachylite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Tachylite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Tachylite

The history of Laterite and Tachylite 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 Tachylite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Tachylite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Tachylite,

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