Itacolumite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Laterite

The general Itacolumite and Laterite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Laterite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Laterite

Along with Itacolumite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Laterite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Laterite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Laterite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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