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Itacolumite and Pantellerite Definition


Pantellerite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Strait of sicily   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Pantellerite

The general Itacolumite and Pantellerite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Pantellerite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Pantellerite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Pantellerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Pantellerite

The history of Itacolumite and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Pantellerite

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

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