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Itacolumite and Slate Definition


Slate and Itacolumite Definition


Definition

Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   
Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   
From Old French esclate, from esclat (French éclat)   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Itacolumite and Slate

The general Itacolumite and Slate definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Slate is a fine-grained, foliated, homogeneous metamorphic rock derived from an original shale-type sedimentary rock composed of clay or volcanic ash through low-grade regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Slate, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Slate. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Slate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Itacolumite and Slate

The history of Itacolumite and Slate 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 Slate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Slate

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

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