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Granulite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Granulite Definition


Definition

Definition
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Central Europe   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Granulite and Quartzite

The general Granulite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Granulite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Granulite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Granulite and Quartzite

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Quartzite

Along with Granulite and Quartzite definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Quartzite. Etymology of Granulite and Quartzite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Quartzite. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Quartzite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite and Quartzite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Quartzite are listed below.

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