Itacolumite and Epidosite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Epidosite

The general Itacolumite and Epidosite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Epidosite

The history of Itacolumite and Epidosite 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 Epidosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Epidosite

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

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Epidosite,

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