Itacolumite and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Pegmatite

The general Itacolumite and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Pegmatite

The history of Itacolumite and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Pegmatite

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

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Pegmatite,

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