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Itacolumite and Pumice Definition


Pumice and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

The general Itacolumite and Pumice definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Pumice. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Pumice

The history of Itacolumite and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Pumice

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

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