Laterite and Travertine Definition

Definition of Laterite and Travertine

The general Laterite and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Laterite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Laterite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Travertine

The history of Laterite and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Travertine

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

For Laterite,

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

For Travertine,

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