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Phyllite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Phyllite Definition


Definition

Definition
Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Phyllite and Itacolumite

The general Phyllite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Phyllite is a fine-grained metamorphic rock with a well-developed laminar structure, and is intermediate between slate and schist rocks. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Phyllite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Phyllite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Phyllite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Phyllite and Itacolumite

The history of Phyllite and Itacolumite 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.

Phyllite and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Phyllite and Itacolumite

Along with Phyllite and Itacolumite definition, know more about the etymology of Phyllite and Itacolumite. Etymology of Phyllite and Itacolumite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phyllite and Formation of Itacolumite. The etymology of Phyllite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1 while that of Itacolumite is From Greek phullon leaf + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phyllite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phyllite and Itacolumite are listed below.

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