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Itacolumite
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Itacolumite Definition

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Unknown

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil

1.4 Class

Sedimentary Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

1.6 Other Categories

Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Itacolumite

Itacolumite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Itacolumite in general, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Itacolumite comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All Sedimentary Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Itacolumite Definition, know more about the History of Itacolumite, Etymology of Itacolumite in next sections.