Laterite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Phyllite

The general Laterite and Phyllite 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, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Laterite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Phyllite

The history of Laterite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Phyllite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Phyllite,

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