Laterite and Mudstone Definition

Definition of Laterite and Mudstone

The general Laterite and Mudstone 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, Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. Along with definition of Laterite and Mudstone, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Mudstone. Get to know more information about Laterite and Mudstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Mudstone

The history of Laterite and Mudstone 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 Mudstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Mudstone

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

For Laterite,

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

For Mudstone,

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