Jaspillite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Jaspillite and Laterite

The general Jaspillite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. 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 Jaspillite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Jaspillite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Jaspillite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Jaspillite and Laterite

The history of Jaspillite 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.

Jaspillite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Jaspillite and Laterite

Along with Jaspillite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Jaspillite and Laterite. Etymology of Jaspillite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jaspillite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Jaspillite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper while that of Laterite is From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jaspillite and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jaspillite and Laterite are listed below.

For Jaspillite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock