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Itacolumite and Gabbro Definition


Gabbro and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Christian Leopold von Buch   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Itacolumite and Gabbro

The general Itacolumite and Gabbro definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Gabbro

The history of Itacolumite and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Gabbro

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

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