Laterite and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Laterite and Siltstone

The general Laterite and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Laterite and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Laterite and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Siltstone

The history of Laterite and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Siltstone

Along with Laterite and Siltstone definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Siltstone. Etymology of Laterite and Siltstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Siltstone. The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Siltstone 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 and Siltstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Siltstone are listed below.

For Laterite,

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

For Siltstone,

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