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Itacolumite and Granodiorite Definition


Granodiorite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From granite + diorite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Granodiorite

The general Itacolumite and Granodiorite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock containing quartz and plagioclase, and which has composition in between granite and diorite. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Granodiorite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Granodiorite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Granodiorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Granodiorite

The history of Itacolumite and Granodiorite 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 Granodiorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Granodiorite

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

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