Vogesite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Laterite

The general Vogesite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic 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 Vogesite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Laterite

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Laterite

Along with Vogesite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Vogesite and Laterite. Etymology of Vogesite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Vogesite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Vogesite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple while that of Laterite is From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Vogesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Vogesite and Laterite are listed below.

For Vogesite,

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