Laterite and Jaspillite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Jaspillite

The general Laterite and Jaspillite 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, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Laterite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Jaspillite

The history of Laterite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Jaspillite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Jaspillite,

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