Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas 0
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton 0
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1 0
Durable Rock, Soft Rock 0
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0
Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic 0
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration 0
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration 0
Cobblestones, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Roadstone 0
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture 0
An Oil and Gas Reservoir, Source of bauxite, Used in aquariums 0
Is one of the oldest rock, Very fine grained rock 0
Archaeological Significance
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Laterite is a type of sedimentary rock which is generally a reddish weathering product of basalt. 0
Aluminum Oxides, Biotite, Hematite, Hornblade, Iron Oxides, Manganese Oxides, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene 0
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide 0
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering 0
Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion 0
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant 0
Deposits in Eastern Continents
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East Africa, Western Africa 0
England, Romania, Scotland 0
Deposits in Western Continents
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Deposits in Oceania Continent
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Central Australia, Western Australia 0
Learn more about Properties of Laterite
What is Laterite? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Laterite i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Laterite include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Laterite is Not Available. Streak of Laterite is white while its cleavage is not applicable. Luster of Laterite is dull and its fracture is conchoidal. Laterite is opaque in nature. Know all about Laterite, What is Laterite, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.
Know about Composition of Laterite
What is Laterite composed of? Get to know about composition of Laterite here. Laterite definition gives information about the Formation of Laterite and its composition.The composition of Laterite can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Laterite rock includes Aluminum Oxides, Biotite, Hematite, Hornblade, Iron Oxides, Manganese Oxides, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene and The compound content of Laterite rock includes Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Laterite rock in next section.