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Itacolumite and Picrite Definition


Picrite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Hawaii Islands   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century   

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 Picrite

The general Itacolumite and Picrite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral olivine. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Picrite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Picrite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Picrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Picrite

The history of Itacolumite and Picrite 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 Picrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Picrite

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

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