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Itacolumite and Coquina Definition


Coquina and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Concha (Latin)+ Coquina(Spanish) +conch(English)= Couquina (mid 19th century)   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Coquina

The general Itacolumite and Coquina definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Coquina, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Coquina. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Coquina origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Coquina

The history of Itacolumite and Coquina 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 Coquina Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Coquina

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

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