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
Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
India
Western Australia, Minnesota
1.2.2 Discoverer
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton
Newton Horace Winchell
1.3 Etymology
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1
From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic
Banded, Trellis
2.2 Color
Brown, Buff, Red
Red, Reddish Brown
2.3 Maintenance
2.4 Durability
2.4.1 Water Resistant
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
2.5 Appearance
Rough and Banded
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration
Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration
As Building Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
Cobblestones, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Roadstone
As Dimension Stone, Used for flooring, stair treads, borders and window sills.
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts
3.4 Other Uses
0.0.1 Commercial Uses
An Oil and Gas Reservoir, Source of bauxite, Used in aquariums
As a touchstone, Cemetery Markers, Creating Artwork
2 Types
2.1 Types
Not Available
Not Available
2.3 Features
Is one of the oldest rock, Very fine grained rock
Is one of the oldest rock
2.4 Archaeological Significance
2.4.1 Monuments
2.5.1 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
2.6.1 Sculpture
2.6.2 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
2.6.3 Pictographs
2.6.4 Petroglyphs
2.6.5 Figurines
2.7 Fossils
3 Formation
3.1 Formation
Laterite is a type of sedimentary rock which is generally a reddish weathering product of basalt.
Taconite is a type of sedimentary rock formed when a river carries or transports pieces of broken rock as it flows. When the river reaches a lake or sea, its load of transported rocks settles or deposits at the bottom of sea or lake.
3.2 Composition
3.2.1 Mineral Content
Aluminum Oxides, Biotite, Hematite, Hornblade, Iron Oxides, Manganese Oxides, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
Hematite, Magnetite, Quartz
3.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
Fe, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
3.3 Transformation
3.3.1 Metamorphism
3.3.3 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
3.4.2 Weathering
3.5.1 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
4.0.2 Erosion
4.2.1 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
5 Properties
5.1 Physical Properties
5.1.1 Hardness
9.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
9.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
9.1.4 Streak
9.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
9.1.6 Luster
9.1.7 Compressive Strength
9.1.14 Cleavage
9.1.15 Toughness
9.1.16 Specific Gravity
9.1.17 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
9.1.18 Density
Not AvailableNot Available
0
1400
9.2 Thermal Properties
9.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
9.2.4 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
10 Reserves
10.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
10.1.1 Asia
India
China, India, Iran, Iraq, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
10.1.2 Africa
East Africa, Western Africa
Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania
10.1.3 Europe
England, Romania, Scotland
Austria, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
10.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Greenland, Mid-Atlantic Ridge
10.2 Deposits in Western Continents
10.2.1 North America
Canada, USA
Canada, Mexico, USA
10.2.2 South America
Not Yet Found
Bolivia, Brazil
10.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
10.3.1 Australia
Central Australia, Western Australia
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia