Pyrolite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Pyrolite and Laterite

The general Pyrolite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyrolite and Laterite

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Laterite

Along with Pyrolite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Laterite. Etymology of Pyrolite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Laterite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Laterite are listed below.

For Pyrolite,

• 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