Carbonatite and Itacolumite Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Itacolumite

The general Carbonatite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Itacolumite

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Itacolumite

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

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium 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