Itacolumite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Lamprophyre

The general Itacolumite and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Lamprophyre

The history of Itacolumite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Lamprophyre

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock