Laterite and Metapelite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Metapelite

The general Laterite and Metapelite 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, Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. Along with definition of Laterite and Metapelite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Metapelite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Metapelite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Metapelite

The history of Laterite and Metapelite 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 Metapelite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Metapelite

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

For Laterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock