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Suevite and Itacolumite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Canada, Germany
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
No etymologies found
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Suevite and Itacolumite

The general Suevite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Suevite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Suevite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Suevite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Suevite and Itacolumite

The history of Suevite 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.

Suevite and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Suevite and Itacolumite

Along with Suevite and Itacolumite definition, know more about the etymology of Suevite and Itacolumite. Etymology of Suevite and Itacolumite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Suevite and Formation of Itacolumite. The etymology of Suevite is No etymologies found while that of Itacolumite is No etymologies found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Itacolumite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Suevite and Itacolumite are listed below.

For Suevite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Itacolumite,

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