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Epidosite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt   
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
Not Available   
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
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Epidosite and Laterite

The general Epidosite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. 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 Epidosite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Laterite

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Laterite

Along with Epidosite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Epidosite and Laterite. Etymology of Epidosite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Epidosite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Epidosite is not available while that of Laterite is not available. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Epidosite and Laterite are listed below.

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