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Itacolumite and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Arkose

The general Itacolumite and Arkose definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Arkose

The history of Itacolumite and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Arkose

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

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