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Itacolumite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Itacolumite and Peridotite

The general Itacolumite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Peridotite

The history of Itacolumite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Peridotite

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

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