Peridotite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Laterite

The general Peridotite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Laterite

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Laterite

Along with Peridotite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Laterite. Etymology of Peridotite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Laterite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Laterite are listed below.

For Peridotite,

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