Shale and Laterite Definition

Definition of Shale and Laterite

The general Shale and Laterite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Laterite. Get to know more information about Shale and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Laterite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Laterite

Along with Shale and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Laterite. Etymology of Shale and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Laterite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Laterite are listed below.

For Shale,

• 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