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Itacolumite and Appinite Definition


Appinite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Itacolumite and Appinite

The general Itacolumite and Appinite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Appinite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Appinite

The history of Itacolumite and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Appinite

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

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