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Harzburgite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Harzburgite Definition


Definition

Definition
Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the name of a town in Harzburg, Germany   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Harzburgite and Quartzite

The general Harzburgite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Harzburgite is a plutonic rock of the peridotite group consisting largely of orthopyroxene and olivine. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Harzburgite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Harzburgite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Harzburgite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Harzburgite and Quartzite

The history of Harzburgite 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.

Harzburgite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Harzburgite and Quartzite

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

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