Itacolumite and Foidolite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Foidolite

The general Itacolumite and Foidolite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Foidolite

The history of Itacolumite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Foidolite

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

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