Laterite and Arkose Definition

Definition of Laterite and Arkose

The general Laterite and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Laterite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Laterite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Arkose

The history of Laterite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Arkose

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

For Laterite,

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

For Arkose,

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