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Formation of Quartzite



Formation
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Formation
Quartzite forms from sandstone and the mineral quartz being put under extreme heat and pressure. 0

Composition
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Mineral Content
Chlorite, Epidote, Hematite, Kyanite, Magnetite, Muscovite or Illite, Quartz 0

Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide 0

Transformation
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Metamorphism
Yes 0

Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism 0

Weathering
Yes 0

Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering 0

Erosion
Yes 0

Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion 0

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Quartzite Formation

Quartzite formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Quartzite Uses and the Quartzite Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Quartzite is explained below:

Along with Quartzite Formation, also learn about Quartzite composition and transformation in the next section.

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