Itacolumite and Amphibolite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Amphibolite

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

History of Itacolumite and Amphibolite

The history of Itacolumite and Amphibolite 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.

Itacolumite and Amphibolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Amphibolite

Along with Itacolumite and Amphibolite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Amphibolite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Amphibolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Amphibolite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Amphibolite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Amphibolite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Amphibolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock