Soapstone and Laterite Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Laterite

The general Soapstone and Laterite definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. 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 Soapstone and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Laterite. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Laterite

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Laterite

Along with Soapstone and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Laterite. Etymology of Soapstone and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Laterite is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Laterite are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• 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