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Blue Granite and Itacolumite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the color of rock, Blue
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 Blue Granite and Itacolumite

The general Blue Granite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Blue Granite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blue Granite and Itacolumite

The history of Blue Granite 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.

Blue Granite and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blue Granite and Itacolumite

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

For Blue Granite,

  • 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