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Pumice and Itacolumite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Spain
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex
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, Medium Hardness 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 Pumice and Itacolumite

The general Pumice and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Pumice and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Pumice and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Pumice and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pumice and Itacolumite

The history of Pumice 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.

Pumice and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pumice and Itacolumite

Along with Pumice and Itacolumite definition, know more about the etymology of Pumice and Itacolumite. Etymology of Pumice and Itacolumite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pumice and Formation of Itacolumite. The etymology of Pumice is From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex while that of Itacolumite is From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks while Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pumice and Itacolumite are listed below.

For Pumice,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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