Itacolumite and Eclogite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Eclogite

The general Itacolumite and Eclogite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Eclogite

The history of Itacolumite and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Eclogite

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

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Eclogite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock