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Itacolumite and Sandstone Definition


Sandstone and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From its composition, sand and stone   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Itacolumite and Sandstone

The general Itacolumite and Sandstone definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Sandstone

The history of Itacolumite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Sandstone

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

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