Itacolumite and Basanite  Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Basanite 

The general Itacolumite and Basanite  definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Basanite 

The history of Itacolumite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Basanite 

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock