Laterite and Conglomerate Definition

Definition of Laterite and Conglomerate

The general Laterite and Conglomerate 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, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Laterite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Laterite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Conglomerate

The history of Laterite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Conglomerate

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

For Laterite,

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

For Conglomerate,

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