Laterite and Limestone Definition

Definition of Laterite and Limestone

The general Laterite and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Laterite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Laterite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Limestone

The history of Laterite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Limestone

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

For Laterite,

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

For Limestone,

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