Laterite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Laterite and Turbidite

The general Laterite and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Laterite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Laterite and Turbidite

The history of Laterite and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Turbidite

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

For Laterite,

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

For Turbidite,

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