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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
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India  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton  

Etymology
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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  
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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 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 - while that of Laterite is -. 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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