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Quartzite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Definition


Basaltic Trachyandesite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From its mineral and compound content and its relation with Basalt and Andesite rock   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The general Quartzite and Basaltic Trachyandesite definition can be stated as: Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. On the other hand, Basaltic Trachyandesite is an extrusive igneous rock which is a type of Basalt rock and is formed by the rapid cooling of basaltic lava exposed at or very near the Earth's surface. Along with definition of Quartzite and Basaltic Trachyandesite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Basaltic Trachyandesite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Basaltic Trachyandesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

The history of Quartzite and Basaltic Trachyandesite 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.

Quartzite and Basaltic Trachyandesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Basaltic Trachyandesite

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

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