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Itacolumite and Blue Granite Definition


Blue Granite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From the color of rock, Blue   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Blue Granite

The general Itacolumite and Blue Granite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Blue Granite

The history of Itacolumite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Blue Granite

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

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