Laterite and Anthracite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Anthracite

The general Laterite and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Laterite and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Anthracite

The history of Laterite and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Anthracite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Anthracite,

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