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Pantellerite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Pantellerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Strait of sicily   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pantellerite and Quartzite

The general Pantellerite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Pantellerite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pantellerite and Quartzite

The history of Pantellerite 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.

Pantellerite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Quartzite

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

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