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Itacolumite and Latite Definition


Latite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From the Latin word latium   

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 Latite

The general Itacolumite and Latite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Latite is an igneous, volcanic rock, with aphanitic-aphyric to aphyric-porphyritic texture. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Latite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Latite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Latite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Latite

The history of Itacolumite and Latite 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 Latite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Latite

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

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