Laterite and Troctolite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Troctolite

The general Laterite and Troctolite 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, Troctolite is a mafic intrusive rock type. It consists essentially of major but variable amounts of olivine and calcic plagioclase along with minor pyroxene. It is an olivine-rich anorthosite, or a pyroxene-depleted relative of gabbro. Along with definition of Laterite and Troctolite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Troctolite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Troctolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Troctolite

The history of Laterite and Troctolite 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 Troctolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Troctolite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Troctolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock