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Itacolumite and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Carbonatite

The general Itacolumite and Carbonatite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Carbonatite

The history of Itacolumite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Carbonatite

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

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