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Laterite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite 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  
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone  

History
  
  

Origin
India  
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Discoverer
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton  
Unknown  

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

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Laterite and Quartzite

The general Laterite and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Laterite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Laterite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Laterite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Laterite and Quartzite

The history of Laterite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Laterite and Quartzite

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

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