Laterite and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Laterite and Soapstone

The general Laterite and Soapstone 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, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Laterite and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Laterite and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Soapstone

The history of Laterite and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Soapstone

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

For Laterite,

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

For Soapstone,

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