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Pantellerite and Itacolumite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Strait of sicily
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Pantellerite and Itacolumite

The general Pantellerite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Pantellerite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pantellerite and Itacolumite

The history of Pantellerite and Itacolumite 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.

Pantellerite and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Itacolumite

Along with Pantellerite and Itacolumite definition, know more about the etymology of Pantellerite and Itacolumite. Etymology of Pantellerite and Itacolumite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pantellerite and Formation of Itacolumite. The etymology of Pantellerite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily while that of Itacolumite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pantellerite and Itacolumite are listed below.

For Pantellerite,

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

For Itacolumite,

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