Laterite and Shale Definition

Definition of Laterite and Shale

The general Laterite and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Laterite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Shale. Get to know more information about Laterite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Shale

The history of Laterite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Shale

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

For Laterite,

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

For Shale,

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