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Itacolumite and Monzonite Definition


Monzonite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Trento Province, Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Mount Monzoni in the Tyrol, Italy, + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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 Monzonite

The general Itacolumite and Monzonite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Monzonite is a granular igneous rock with composition between syenite and diorite and containing approximately equal amounts of orthoclase and plagioclase. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Monzonite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Monzonite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Monzonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Monzonite

The history of Itacolumite and Monzonite 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 Monzonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Monzonite

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

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