The general Picrite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Picrite is a variety of high-magnesium olivine basalt that is very rich in the mineral 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 Picrite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Picrite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Picrite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Picrite 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.
Picrite and Quartzite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Picrite and Quartzite. In this section, you will know about Picrite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Picrite is Hawaii Islands whereas Origin of Quartzite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Picrite and Quartzite discoverer. The discoverer of Picrite and Quartzite are Unknown.
Along with Picrite and Quartzite definition, know more about the etymology of Picrite and Quartzite. Etymology of Picrite and Quartzite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Picrite and Formation of Quartzite. The etymology of Picrite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century while that of Quartzite is From Greek pikros bitter + -ite, 19th century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Picrite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Picrite and Quartzite are listed below.
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