Formation of Laterite

Laterite

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1 Formation

1.1 Formation

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

1.2 Composition

1.2.1 Mineral Content

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

1.2.2 Compound Content

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

1.3 Transformation

1.3.1 Metamorphism

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19% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Not Applicable

1.3.3 Weathering

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78% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.4 Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering

1.3.5 Erosion

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86% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !

1.3.6 Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion

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Laterite Formation

Laterite formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Laterite Uses and the Laterite Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Laterite is explained below: