Formation of Laterite
Laterite is a type of sedimentary rock which is generally a reddish weathering product of basalt.
Aluminum Oxides, Biotite, Hematite, Hornblade, Iron Oxides, Manganese Oxides, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
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:
- Laterite is a type of sedimentary rock which is generally a reddish weathering product of basalt.
Along with Laterite Formation, also learn about Laterite composition and transformation in the next section.