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Itacolumite and Trachyandesite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Indonesia
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
From French trachyandésite, trachy + andésite andesite, a lava intermediate in composition between trachyte and andesite
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Volcanic
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Itacolumite and Trachyandesite

The general Itacolumite and Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock.. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Trachyandesite

The history of Itacolumite and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Trachyandesite

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

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Volcanic
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock