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Theralite and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Greek to pursue   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Itacolumite

The general Theralite and Itacolumite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Theralite and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Itacolumite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Itacolumite

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

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