Itacolumite
A rock subtype
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A micaceous sandstone or a schistose quartzite that contains interstitial, loosely interlocking grains of mica, chlorite, and talc; exhibits flexibility when split into thin slabs. Type locality is Itacolumi Mountain in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Synonyms: flexible sandstone, articulite
Ref: AGI
Synonyms: flexible sandstone, articulite
Ref: AGI
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
52616
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:52616:0
Classification of Itacolumite
Sub-divisions of Itacolumite
- Itacolumite
Synonyms of Itacolumite
Other Language Names for Itacolumite
German:Itakolumit
Internet Links for Itacolumite
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References for Itacolumite
Localities for Itacolumite
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Locality List
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(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
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