Itacolumite and Mangerite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Mangerite

The general Itacolumite and Mangerite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Mangerite

The history of Itacolumite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Mangerite

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

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