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Quartzite and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Basanite 

The general Quartzite and Basanite  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, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Quartzite and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Basanite . Get to know more information about Quartzite and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Basanite 

The history of Quartzite and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Basanite 

Along with Quartzite and Basanite  definition, know more about the etymology of Quartzite and Basanite . Etymology of Quartzite and Basanite  gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Quartzite and Formation of Basanite . The etymology of Quartzite is From quartz + -ite while that of Basanite  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 Basanite  belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Quartzite and Basanite  are listed below.

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