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Itacolumite and Diatomite Definition


Diatomite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From diatom + -ite1   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Itacolumite and Diatomite

The general Itacolumite and Diatomite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Diatomite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Diatomite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Diatomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Diatomite

The history of Itacolumite and Diatomite 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 Diatomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Diatomite

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

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