Itacolumite and Nephelinite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Nephelinite

The general Itacolumite and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Nephelinite

The history of Itacolumite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Nephelinite

Along with Itacolumite and Nephelinite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Nephelinite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Nephelinite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Nephelinite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock