Laterite and Dolomite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Dolomite

The general Laterite and Dolomite 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, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Laterite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Dolomite

The history of Laterite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Dolomite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Dolomite,

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