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Felsite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Felsite Definition


Definition

Definition
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English feldspar and -ite   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Felsite and Quartzite

The general Felsite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Felsite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Felsite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Felsite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Felsite and Quartzite

The history of Felsite 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.

Felsite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Felsite and Quartzite

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

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