Coal and Laterite Definition

Definition of Coal and Laterite

The general Coal and Laterite definition can be stated as: Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. 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 Coal and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Coal and Laterite. Get to know more information about Coal and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Coal and Laterite

The history of Coal 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.

Coal and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Coal and Laterite

Along with Coal and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Coal and Laterite. Etymology of Coal and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Coal and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Coal is From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century while that of Laterite is From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Coal and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Coal and Laterite are listed below.

For Coal,

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