Saprolite
A rock classification type
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A highly to completely weathered rock which has been altered and decomposed by chemical processes but retains textural and structural features of the parent material.
A soft, earthy, typically clay-rich, thoroughly decomposed rock, formed in place by chemical weathering of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. It often forms a layer or cover as much as 100 m thick, esp. in humid and tropical or subtropical climates; the color is commonly some shade of red or brown, but it may be white or gray. Saprolite is characterized by preservation of structures that were present in the unweathered rock.
Synonyms: saprolith, sathrolith
Compare with: geest, laterite
Ref: AGI
A soft, earthy, typically clay-rich, thoroughly decomposed rock, formed in place by chemical weathering of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. It often forms a layer or cover as much as 100 m thick, esp. in humid and tropical or subtropical climates; the color is commonly some shade of red or brown, but it may be white or gray. Saprolite is characterized by preservation of structures that were present in the unweathered rock.
Synonyms: saprolith, sathrolith
Compare with: geest, laterite
Ref: AGI
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
50916
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:50916:3
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
048574c3-4acc-47ce-880b-353bcb0a5329
Classification of Saprolite
Pronunciation of Saprolite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Synonyms of Saprolite
Internet Links for Saprolite
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