Itacolumite and Greywacke Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Greywacke

The general Itacolumite and Greywacke definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Greywacke

The history of Itacolumite and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Greywacke

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

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Greywacke,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock