Pyroxenite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Quartzite

The general Pyroxenite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes 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 Pyroxenite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Quartzite

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Quartzite

Along with Pyroxenite and Quartzite definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Quartzite. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Quartzite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Quartzite. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Quartzite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Quartzite are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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