Siltstone and Laterite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Laterite

The general Siltstone and Laterite definition can be stated as: Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. 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 Siltstone and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Laterite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Laterite

The history of Siltstone 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.

Siltstone and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Laterite

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

For Siltstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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