Hornblendite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Quartzite

The general Hornblendite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Hornblendite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Quartzite

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Quartzite

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock