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Itacolumite and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   

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 the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   

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 Pyrolite

The general Itacolumite and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Pyrolite

The history of Itacolumite and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Pyrolite

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

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