Itacolumite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Itacolumite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Itacolumite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock