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Itacolumite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Quartzite

The general Itacolumite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Quartzite

The history of Itacolumite and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Quartzite

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

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