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Shonkinite and Laterite Definition


Laterite and Shonkinite Definition


Definition

Definition
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
India   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton   

Etymology
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Shonkinite and Laterite

The general Shonkinite and Laterite definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. 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 Shonkinite and Laterite, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Laterite. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Laterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shonkinite and Laterite

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Laterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Laterite

Along with Shonkinite and Laterite definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Laterite. Etymology of Shonkinite and Laterite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Laterite. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Laterite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Laterite are listed below.

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