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Benmoreite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Benmoreite Definition


Definition

Definition
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Isle of Mull, Scotland   
India   

Discoverer
Ben More   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   
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 Benmoreite and Laterite

The general Benmoreite and Laterite definition can be stated as: An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. 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 Benmoreite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Benmoreite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Benmoreite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Benmoreite and Laterite

The history of Benmoreite 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.

Benmoreite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Benmoreite and Laterite

Along with Benmoreite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Benmoreite and Laterite. Etymology of Benmoreite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Benmoreite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Benmoreite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More while that of Laterite is From the name of discoverer, Ben More. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Benmoreite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Benmoreite and Laterite are listed below.

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