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Claystone and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Claystone Definition


Definition

Definition
Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Sedimentary 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, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Claystone and Itacolumite

The general Claystone and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Claystone and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Claystone and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Claystone and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Claystone and Itacolumite

The history of Claystone 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.

Claystone and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Claystone and Itacolumite

Along with Claystone and Itacolumite definition, know more about the etymology of Claystone and Itacolumite. Etymology of Claystone and Itacolumite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Claystone and Formation of Itacolumite. The etymology of Claystone is From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay while that of Itacolumite is From English clay and stone as the rock contains more amount of clay. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Claystone and Itacolumite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Claystone and Itacolumite are listed below.

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