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Itacolumite and Syenite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
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 Syenite

The general Itacolumite and Syenite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Syenite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Syenite

The history of Itacolumite and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Syenite

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

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