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Itacolumite and Phyllite Definition


Phyllite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips  
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks  

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Origin
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Discoverer
Unknown  
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Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil  
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

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

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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 Phyllite

The general Itacolumite and Phyllite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Phyllite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Phyllite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Phyllite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Phyllite

The history of Itacolumite and Phyllite 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 Phyllite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Phyllite

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

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