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Itacolumite and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Phonolite

The general Itacolumite and Phonolite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Phonolite

The history of Itacolumite and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Phonolite

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

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