Laterite and Banded iron formation Definition

Definition of Laterite and Banded iron formation

The general Laterite and Banded iron formation 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, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Laterite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Laterite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Banded iron formation

The history of Laterite and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Banded iron formation

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

For Laterite,

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

For Banded iron formation,

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