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Itacolumite and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

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 Rhyodacite

The general Itacolumite and Rhyodacite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Rhyodacite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Rhyodacite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Rhyodacite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Rhyodacite

The history of Itacolumite and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Rhyodacite

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

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