Sandstone and Laterite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Laterite

The general Sandstone and Laterite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Laterite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Laterite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Laterite

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

For Sandstone,

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