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Trachyte and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Trachyte Definition


Definition

Definition
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
India   

Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Trachyte and Laterite

The general Trachyte and Laterite definition can be stated as: Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. 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 Trachyte and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Trachyte and Laterite. Get to know more information about Trachyte and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Trachyte and Laterite

The history of Trachyte 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.

Trachyte and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Trachyte and Laterite

Along with Trachyte and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Trachyte and Laterite. Etymology of Trachyte and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Trachyte and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Trachyte is From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness while that of Laterite is From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Trachyte belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Trachyte and Laterite are listed below.

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