Laterite and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Wehrlite

The general Laterite and Wehrlite 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, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Laterite and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Wehrlite

The history of Laterite and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Wehrlite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Wehrlite,

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