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Laterite and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Laterite Definition


Definition

Definition
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
India   
USA   

Discoverer
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Laterite and Essexite 

The general Laterite and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. On the other hand, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Laterite and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Laterite and Essexite . Get to know more information about Laterite and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Laterite and Essexite 

The history of Laterite and Essexite  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.

Laterite and Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Essexite 

Along with Laterite and Essexite  definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Essexite . Etymology of Laterite and Essexite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Essexite . The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Essexite  is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Essexite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Essexite  are listed below.

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