The general Monzonite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. 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 Monzonite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Monzonite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Monzonite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Monzonite 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.
Monzonite and Laterite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Monzonite and Laterite. In this section, you will know about Monzonite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Monzonite is Trento Province, Italy whereas Origin of Laterite is India. It is interesting to know the name of Monzonite and Laterite discoverer. The Discoverer of Monzonite is Unknown and the discoverer of Laterite is Francis Buchanan-Hamilton.
Along with Monzonite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Monzonite and Laterite. Etymology of Monzonite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Monzonite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Monzonite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1 while that of Laterite is From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Monzonite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Monzonite and Laterite are listed below.
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