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Itacolumite and Granite Definition


Granite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Italian granito, which means grained rock, from grano grain, and from Latin granum   

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 Granite

The general Itacolumite and Granite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Granite is a very hard, granular, crystalline igneous rock which consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar and is often used as building stone. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Granite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Granite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Granite

The history of Itacolumite and Granite 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 Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Granite

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

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