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Quartzite and Diorite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone
Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From quartz + -ite
From early 19th century coined in French, formed irregularly from Greek diorizein distinguish
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.6 Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Quartzite and Diorite

The general Quartzite and Diorite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. On the other hand, Diorite is a grey to dark-grey intermediate intrusive igneous rock composed principally of plagioclase feldspar,biotite, hornblende, and pyroxene. Along with definition of Quartzite and Diorite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Diorite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Diorite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Diorite

The history of Quartzite and Diorite 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.

Quartzite and Diorite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Diorite

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

For Quartzite,

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

For Diorite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock