Limestone and Laterite Definition

Definition of Limestone and Laterite

The general Limestone and Laterite definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. On the other hand, Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Along with definition of Limestone and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Laterite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Limestone and Laterite

The history of Limestone and Laterite 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.

Limestone and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Laterite

Along with Limestone and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Laterite. Etymology of Limestone and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Laterite is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Laterite are listed below.

For Limestone,

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

For Laterite,

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