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Itacolumite and Ignimbrite Definition


Ignimbrite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
New Zealand   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Patrick Marshall   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Latin ignis fire + imber, imbr- shower of rain, storm cloud + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Ignimbrite

The general Itacolumite and Ignimbrite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Ignimbrite is a volcanic rock consisting mainly of pumice fragments, formed by the consolidation of material deposited by pyroclastic flows. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Ignimbrite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Ignimbrite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Ignimbrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Ignimbrite

The history of Itacolumite and Ignimbrite 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 Ignimbrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Ignimbrite

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

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