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Diabase and Quartzite Definition

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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Germany
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek di + base
From quartz + -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Volcanic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Diabase and Quartzite

The general Diabase and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Diabase and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Diabase and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diabase and Quartzite

The history of Diabase and Quartzite 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.

Diabase and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Quartzite

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

For Diabase,

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

For Quartzite,

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