Laterite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Diamictite

The general Laterite and Diamictite 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, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Laterite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Diamictite

The history of Laterite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Diamictite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Diamictite,

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