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Itacolumite and Jaspillite Definition


Jaspillite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Jaspilite (Mineral), a compact siliceous rock which resembles jasper   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Jaspillite

The general Itacolumite and Jaspillite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Jaspillite is an iron rich chemically formed rock which is common in banded iron formation rocks. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Jaspillite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Jaspillite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Jaspillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Jaspillite

The history of Itacolumite and Jaspillite 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 Jaspillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Jaspillite

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

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