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Itacolumite and Rhomb Porphyry Definition


Rhomb Porphyry and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Latin term that means purple   

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 Rhomb Porphyry

The general Itacolumite and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Itacolumite and Rhomb Porphyry 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Rhomb Porphyry

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

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