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Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Definition

Definition
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite

The general Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite

The history of Basaltic Trachyandesite 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.

Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite

Along with Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite. Etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Basaltic Trachyandesite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock while that of Laterite is From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Basaltic Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Laterite are listed below.

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