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Itacolumite and Diamictite Definition


Diamictite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Mongolia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed   

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 Diamictite

The general Itacolumite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Diamictite

The history of Itacolumite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Diamictite

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

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