Laterite and Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Trachyandesite

The general Laterite and Trachyandesite 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, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Laterite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Trachyandesite

The history of Laterite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Trachyandesite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Trachyandesite,

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