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Itacolumite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
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
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Laterite

The general Itacolumite and Laterite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. 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 Itacolumite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Laterite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Laterite

Along with Itacolumite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Laterite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Laterite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Laterite are listed below.

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