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Itacolumite and Shonkinite Definition


Shonkinite and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous 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 Shonkinite

The general Itacolumite and Shonkinite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Shonkinite

The history of Itacolumite and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Shonkinite

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

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