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Itacolumite and Minette Definition


Minette and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From French mine ore, mine + ette   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Minette

The general Itacolumite and Minette definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Minette is a variety of Lamprophyre and is porphyritic alkaline igneous rock which is mainly dominated by biotite and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Minette, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Minette. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Minette origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Minette

The history of Itacolumite and Minette 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 Minette Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Minette

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

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