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Laterite and Turbidite

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
India
European Foreland Basins
1.2.2 Discoverer
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton
Arnold H. Bouma
1.3 Etymology
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic
Mud-rich, Sandy
2.2 Color
Brown, Buff, Red
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, Pink
2.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
59% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
59% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
62% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
62% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
43% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
43% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
38% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
38% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
22% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
22% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
2.5 Appearance
Rough and Banded
Dull and Banded
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
Cobblestones, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Roadstone
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
An Oil and Gas Reservoir, Source of bauxite, Used in aquariums
Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork
4 Types
4.1 Types
Not Available
Not Available
4.2 Features
Is one of the oldest rock, Very fine grained rock
High silica content, Host Rock for Lead
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
Used
Used
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
4.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
4.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Used
Used
4.4 Fossils
Present
Present
5 Formation
5.1 Formation
Laterite is a type of sedimentary rock which is generally a reddish weathering product of basalt.
Turbidite is a type of sedimentary rock formed when a river carries or transports pieces of broken rock as it flows. These particles then settle down and are subjected to high temperature and pressures hence forming Turbidite.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Aluminum Oxides, Biotite, Hematite, Hornblade, Iron Oxides, Manganese Oxides, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
Coesite, Quartz, Sand
5.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
CaO, Carbon Dioxide, MgO
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
19% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
19% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
5.3.3 Weathering
78% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
78% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
5.3.5 Erosion
86% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
86% Sedimentary Rocks Rocks have it !
5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
2
3
6.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
6.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
6.1.4 Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
6.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Dull
Metallic
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
What Is Flint
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
200.00 N/mm2
Rank: 10 (Overall)
What Is Obsidian
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6.1.8 Cleavage
Not Applicable
Disjunctive
6.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
2.4
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.46-2.73
6.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
6.1.12 Density
Not Available
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
What Is Banded ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 10 (Overall)
What Is Granulite
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6.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
India
Not Yet Found
7.1.2 Africa
East Africa, Western Africa
Western Africa
7.1.3 Europe
England, Romania, Scotland
Austria, Belarus, Romania, Switzerland, United Kingdom
7.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
Canada, USA
7.2.2 South America
Not Yet Found
Brazil, Colombia
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
Central Australia, Western Australia
New Zealand, Western Australia

All about Laterite and Turbidite Properties

Know all about Laterite and Turbidite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Laterite and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic whereas that of Turbidite is Mud-rich, Sandy. Laterite appears Rough and Banded and Turbidite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Laterite is dull while that of Turbidite is metallic. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors whereas Turbidite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums and that of Turbidite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.