Mangerite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Mangerite and Laterite

The general Mangerite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Mangerite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Mangerite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Mangerite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mangerite and Laterite

The history of Mangerite and Laterite 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.

Mangerite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mangerite and Laterite

Along with Mangerite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Mangerite and Laterite. Etymology of Mangerite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mangerite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Mangerite is not available while that of Laterite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mangerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mangerite and Laterite are listed below.

For Mangerite,

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

For Laterite,

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