Travertine and Laterite Definition

Definition of Travertine and Laterite

The general Travertine and Laterite definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. 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 Travertine and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Laterite. Get to know more information about Travertine and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Laterite

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Laterite

Along with Travertine and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Laterite. Etymology of Travertine and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Laterite is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Laterite are listed below.

For Travertine,

• 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