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Itacolumite and Migmatite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Southern Alps, France
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Jakob Sederholm
1.3 Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Itacolumite and Migmatite

The general Itacolumite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Migmatite

The history of Itacolumite and Migmatite 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.

Itacolumite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

Itacolumite and Migmatite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Itacolumite and Migmatite. In this section, you will know about Itacolumite and Migmatite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Itacolumite is Unknown whereas Origin of Migmatite is Southern Alps, France. It is interesting to know the name of Itacolumite and Migmatite discoverer. The Discoverer of Itacolumite is Unknown and the discoverer of Migmatite is Jakob Sederholm.

Etymology of Itacolumite and Migmatite

Along with Itacolumite and Migmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Migmatite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Migmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Migmatite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Migmatite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Migmatite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Migmatite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock