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Hornblendite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Hornblendite Definition


Definition

Definition
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German, Horn horn + blende   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Hornblendite and Itacolumite

The general Hornblendite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hornblendite and Itacolumite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Itacolumite

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

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