Laterite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Evaporite

The general Laterite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Laterite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Evaporite

The history of Laterite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Evaporite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Evaporite,

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