Laterite and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Kimberlite

The general Laterite and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. On the other hand, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Laterite and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Kimberlite

The history of Laterite and Kimberlite 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.

Laterite and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Kimberlite

Along with Laterite and Kimberlite definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Kimberlite. Etymology of Laterite and Kimberlite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Kimberlite. The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Kimberlite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Kimberlite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Kimberlite are listed below.

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Kimberlite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock