Itacolumite and Sovite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Sovite

The general Itacolumite and Sovite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Sovite is a coarse-grained variety of carbonatite which belongs to intrusive igneous rock. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Sovite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Sovite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Sovite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Sovite

The history of Itacolumite and Sovite 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 Sovite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Sovite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock