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Itacolumite
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Itacolumite and Jadeitite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
From pyroxene mineral jadeite
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Itacolumite and Jadeitite

The general Itacolumite and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Jadeitite

The history of Itacolumite and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Jadeitite

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

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