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Itacolumite and Skarn Definition


Skarn and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA, Australia   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Tornebohm   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

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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 Skarn

The general Itacolumite and Skarn definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Skarn. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Skarn

The history of Itacolumite and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Skarn

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

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