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Diatomite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Diatomite and Laterite

The general Diatomite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. 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 Diatomite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Laterite

The history of Diatomite 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.

Diatomite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diatomite and Laterite

Along with Diatomite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Laterite. Etymology of Diatomite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Laterite is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Laterite are listed below.

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