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Arkose and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Arkose Definition


Definition

Definition
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Arkose and Itacolumite

The general Arkose and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Arkose and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Arkose and Itacolumite

The history of Arkose 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.

Arkose and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Arkose and Itacolumite

Along with Arkose and Itacolumite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Itacolumite. Etymology of Arkose and Itacolumite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Itacolumite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Itacolumite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose and Itacolumite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Itacolumite are listed below.

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