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Itacolumite and Hornblendite Definition


Hornblendite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From German, Horn horn + blende   

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, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Itacolumite and Hornblendite

The general Itacolumite and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Hornblendite

The history of Itacolumite and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Hornblendite

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

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