plinthite blocks


Hardened plinthite is often referred to as laterite and is used as a building material in many countries where sources of rock are not readily available. Plinthic materials are excavated from the soil in blocks and then sun-dried or oven-baked.

(Reference: Fred H. Beinroth et al., 1996. Properties, classification, and management of Oxisols. Guy D. Smith Memorial Slide Collection. USDA-NRCS)