Quartzite and Blue Granite Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Blue Granite

The general Quartzite and Blue Granite 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, Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. Along with definition of Quartzite and Blue Granite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Blue Granite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Blue Granite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Blue Granite

The history of Quartzite and Blue Granite 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 Blue Granite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Blue Granite

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

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Blue Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock