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Laterite and Laterite Definition


Laterite 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   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
India   
India   

Discoverer
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Laterite and Laterite

The general Laterite and Laterite 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, 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 Laterite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Laterite and Laterite

The history of Laterite 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.

Laterite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Laterite

Along with Laterite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Laterite and Laterite. Etymology of Laterite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Laterite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Laterite is From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 while that of Laterite 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 and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Laterite and Laterite are listed below.

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