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Pumice and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Pumice Definition


Definition

Definition
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
Spain   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pumice and Itacolumite

The general Pumice and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Pumice and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Pumice and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Pumice and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pumice and Itacolumite

The history of Pumice 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.

Pumice and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pumice and Itacolumite

Along with Pumice and Itacolumite definition, know more about the etymology of Pumice and Itacolumite. Etymology of Pumice and Itacolumite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pumice and Formation of Itacolumite. The etymology of Pumice is From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex while that of Itacolumite is From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pumice belongs to Igneous Rocks while Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pumice and Itacolumite are listed below.

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