Itacolumite and Phyllite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Phyllite

The general Itacolumite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Phyllite

The history of Itacolumite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Phyllite

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

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