Itacolumite and Aplite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Aplite

The general Itacolumite and Aplite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Aplite is a fine-grained granite composed mainly of feldspar and quartz. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Aplite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Aplite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Aplite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Aplite

The history of Itacolumite and Aplite 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 Aplite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Aplite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock