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Greywacke and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Greywacke Definition


Definition

Definition
Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Grauwacke, from grau grey + wacke   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Greywacke and Quartzite

The general Greywacke and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Greywacke and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Greywacke and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Greywacke and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Greywacke and Quartzite

The history of Greywacke 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.

Greywacke and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Greywacke and Quartzite

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

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