Schist and Laterite Definition

Definition of Schist and Laterite

The general Schist and Laterite definition can be stated as: Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. 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 Schist and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Schist and Laterite. Get to know more information about Schist and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Schist and Laterite

The history of Schist 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.

Schist and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Schist and Laterite

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

For Schist,

• 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