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Itacolumite and Shale Definition


Shale and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Itacolumite and Shale

The general Itacolumite and Shale definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Shale, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Shale. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Shale

The history of Itacolumite and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Shale

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

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