Itacolumite and Chert Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Chert

The general Itacolumite and Chert definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Chert. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Chert

The history of Itacolumite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Chert

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

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