Itacolumite and Marble Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Marble

The general Itacolumite and Marble definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Marble. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Marble

The history of Itacolumite and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Marble

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

For Itacolumite,

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

For Marble,

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