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Itacolumite and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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 Granulite

The general Itacolumite and Granulite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Granulite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Granulite

The history of Itacolumite and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Granulite

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

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