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Blueschist and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Blueschist Definition


Definition

Definition
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Edgar Bailey   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Blueschist and Itacolumite

The general Blueschist and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Blueschist and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Blueschist and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Blueschist and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Blueschist and Itacolumite

The history of Blueschist 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.

Blueschist and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blueschist and Itacolumite

Along with Blueschist and Itacolumite definition, know more about the etymology of Blueschist and Itacolumite. Etymology of Blueschist and Itacolumite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Blueschist and Formation of Itacolumite. The etymology of Blueschist is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split while that of Itacolumite is From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Blueschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Blueschist and Itacolumite are listed below.

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