Itacolumite and Theralite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Theralite

The general Itacolumite and Theralite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Theralite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Theralite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Theralite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Theralite

The history of Itacolumite and Theralite 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 Theralite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Theralite

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

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Theralite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock