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Itacolumite and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Jakob Sederholm   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

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Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Migmatite

The general Itacolumite and Migmatite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Migmatite

The history of Itacolumite and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Migmatite

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

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