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Itacolumite and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 Dolomite

The general Itacolumite and Dolomite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Dolomite

The history of Itacolumite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Dolomite

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

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