Laterite and Flint Definition

Definition of Laterite and Flint

The general Laterite and Flint 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, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Laterite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Flint. Get to know more information about Laterite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Flint

The history of Laterite and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Flint

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

For Laterite,

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

For Flint,

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