Diamictite

Laterite

Diamictite and Laterite

Diamictite

Laterite

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Definition

Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone

Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas

History

Origin

Southern Mongolia

India

Discoverer

Unknown

Francis Buchanan-Hamilton

Etymology

From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed

From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1

Class

Sedimentary Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

Family

Group

Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Texture

Clastic

Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic

Color

Brown, Buff

Brown, Buff, Red

Maintenance

Less

Durability

Durable

Water Resistant

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Scratch Resistant

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Stain Resistant

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Wind Resistant

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Acid Resistant

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Appearance

Banded

Rough and Banded

Uses

Architecture

Interior Uses

Decorative Aggregates, Interior Decoration

Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration

Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, Paving Stone

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration

Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Industry

Construction Industry

As Dimension Stone, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Roadstone

Cobblestones, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Roadstone

Medical Industry

Antiquity Uses

Artifacts

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture

Other Uses

Commercial Uses

Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Production of Lime

An Oil and Gas Reservoir, Source of bauxite, Used in aquariums

Types

Bedded Diamictite and Laminated Diamictite

Laterite

Features

Host Rock for Lead, Is one of the oldest rock

Is one of the oldest rock, Very fine grained rock

Archaeological Significance

Monuments

Famous Monuments

Sculpture

Famous Sculptures

Pictographs

Petroglyphs

Figurines

Fossils

Present

Formation

Diamictite is unevenly sorted terrigenous, non-calcareous sedimentary rock which forms due to weathering of mudstone and sandstone.

Laterite is a type of sedimentary rock which is generally a reddish weathering product of basalt.

Composition

Mineral Content

Calcite, Clay, Feldspar, Micas, Quartz

Aluminum Oxides, Biotite, Hematite, Hornblade, Iron Oxides, Manganese Oxides, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene

Compound Content

Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide

Transformation

Metamorphism

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Types of Metamorphism

Weathering

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Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering

Erosion

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Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-32

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Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

-5.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

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Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

4.3-5.0-9999

0 8.4

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Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.2-2.35 g/cm³-9999 g/cm³

0 1400

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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

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Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Reserves

Deposits in Eastern Continents

Asia

China, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia

India

Africa

Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa

East Africa, Western Africa

Europe

Austria, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom

England, Romania, Scotland

Others

Deposits in Western Continents

North America

Canada, USA

South America

Brazil, Venezuela

Deposits in Oceania Continent

Australia

New South Wales, New Zealand

Central Australia, Western Australia

All about Diamictite and Laterite Properties

Know all about Diamictite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Diamictite and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Diamictite is Clastic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Diamictite appears Banded and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Diamictite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Laterite is dull. Diamictite is available in brown, buff colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Diamictite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork, production of lime and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.