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Laterite and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone and Laterite Definition


Definition

Definition
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas  
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded  

History
  
  

Origin
India  
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Discoverer
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1  
From its composition, sand and stone  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock  
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Laterite and Sandstone

The general Laterite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Laterite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Laterite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Laterite and Sandstone

The history of Laterite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Sandstone

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

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