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Itacolumite and Anorthosite Definition


Anorthosite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Anorthosite

The general Itacolumite and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Anorthosite

The history of Itacolumite and Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Anorthosite

Along with Itacolumite and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Anorthosite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Anorthosite 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 Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Anorthosite are listed below.

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