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Pantellerite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Pantellerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
Strait of sicily   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pantellerite and Laterite

The general Pantellerite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. 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 Pantellerite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pantellerite and Laterite

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Laterite

Along with Pantellerite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Pantellerite and Laterite. Etymology of Pantellerite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pantellerite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Pantellerite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily while that of Laterite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pantellerite and Laterite are listed below.

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