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Itacolumite and Greenschist Definition


Greenschist and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From minerals such as chlorite, serpentine, and epidote, and platy minerals such as muscovite and platy serpentine which are green in color   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Greenschist

The general Itacolumite and Greenschist definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Greenschist

The history of Itacolumite and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Greenschist

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

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