Laterite and Oolite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Oolite

The general Laterite and Oolite 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, Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. Along with definition of Laterite and Oolite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Oolite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Oolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Oolite

The history of Laterite and Oolite 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 Oolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Oolite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Oolite,

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