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Itacolumite and Schist Definition


Schist and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Itacolumite and Schist

The general Itacolumite and Schist definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Schist is a medium grade metamorphic rock with medium to large, flat, sheet like grains in a preferred orientation. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Schist, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Schist. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Schist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Schist

The history of Itacolumite and Schist 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 Schist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Schist

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

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