Metapelite and Laterite Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Laterite

The general Metapelite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. 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 Metapelite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Laterite

The history of Metapelite 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.

Metapelite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Laterite

Along with Metapelite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Laterite. Etymology of Metapelite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Laterite is From Pelos or clay in Greek. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Laterite are listed below.

For Metapelite,

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