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Laterite Rock
Laterite


Definition
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Definition
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas 0
History
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Origin
India 0
Discoverer
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton 0
Etymology
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 0
Class
Sedimentary Rocks 0
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock 0
Family
0
Group
Not Applicable 0
Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0
Texture
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Texture
Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic 0
Color
Brown, Buff, Red 0
Maintenance
Less 0
Durability
Durable 0
Water Resistant
No 0
Scratch Resistant
No 0
Stain Resistant
No 0
Wind Resistant
No 0
Acid Resistant
No 0
Appearance
Rough and Banded 0
Uses
0
Architecture
0
Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration 0
Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration 0
Other Architectural Uses
Curbing 0
Industry
0
Construction Industry
Cobblestones, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Roadstone 0
Medical Industry
Not Yet Used 0
Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture 0
Other Uses
0
Commercial Uses
An Oil and Gas Reservoir, Source of bauxite, Used in aquariums 0
Types
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Types
Not Available 0
Features
Is one of the oldest rock, Very fine grained rock 0
Archaeological Significance
0
Monuments
Used 0
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available 0
Sculpture
Used 0
Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available 0
Pictographs
Used 0
Petroglyphs
Used 0
Figurines
Used 0
Fossils
Present 0
Formation
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Formation
Laterite is a type of sedimentary rock which is generally a reddish weathering product of basalt. 0
Composition
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Mineral Content
Aluminum Oxides, Biotite, Hematite, Hornblade, Iron Oxides, Manganese Oxides, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene 0
Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide 0
Transformation
0
Metamorphism
No 0
Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable 0
Weathering
Yes 0
Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering 0
Erosion
Yes 0
Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion 0
Properties
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Physical Properties
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Hardness
2 0
Grain Size
Fine Grained 0
Fracture
Conchoidal 0
Streak
White 0
Porosity
Highly Porous 0
Luster
Dull 0
Compressive Strength
Not Available 0
Cleavage
Not Applicable 0
Toughness
Not Available 0
Specific Gravity
Not Available 0
Transparency
Opaque 0
Density
Not Available 0
Thermal Properties
0
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available 0
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant 0
Reserves
0
Deposits in Eastern Continents
0
Asia
India 0
Africa
East Africa, Western Africa 0
Europe
England, Romania, Scotland 0
Others
Not Yet Found 0
Deposits in Western Continents
0
North America
Canada, USA 0
South America
Not Yet Found 0
Deposits in Oceania Continent
0
Australia
Central Australia, Western Australia 0
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Information about Laterite

Rocks are naturally occurring solids which are composed of minerals & have been used by humans since ages. From Stone Age, rocks are used for various purposes. Also, the metals and minerals found in rock play an important role in our life. Get to know all the Laterite Uses. We have provided you with all information about Laterite rock here. Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas. Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The streak of a rock is the color of powder produced when it is dragged across an unweathered surface. The streak of Laterite is white. Get to know more about Laterite rock and characteristics of Laterite rock in the next sections.

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