Mudstone and Laterite Definition

Definition of Mudstone and Laterite

The general Mudstone and Laterite definition can be stated as: Mudstone is a fine-grained, dark gray sedimentary rock, which is formed from silt and clay and is similar to shale but has less laminations. 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 Mudstone and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Mudstone and Laterite. Get to know more information about Mudstone and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Mudstone and Laterite

The history of Mudstone 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.

Mudstone and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Mudstone and Laterite

Along with Mudstone and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Mudstone and Laterite. Etymology of Mudstone and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mudstone and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Mudstone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Laterite is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mudstone and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mudstone and Laterite are listed below.

For Mudstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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