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Itacolumite and Limestone Definition


Limestone and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips  
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate  

History
  
  

Origin
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New Zealand  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Belsazar Hacquet  

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil  
From lime and stone in late 14th Century  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Limestone

The general Itacolumite and Limestone definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Limestone. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Limestone

The history of Itacolumite and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Limestone

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

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