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Hornfels and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Hornfels Definition


Definition

Definition
Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German which means hornstone   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Hornfels and Itacolumite

The general Hornfels and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Hornfels and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Hornfels and Itacolumite

The history of Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Itacolumite

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

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