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Quartzite and Blueschist Definition


Blueschist and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Edgar Bailey   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Blueschist

The general Quartzite and Blueschist 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, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Quartzite and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Blueschist

The history of Quartzite and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Blueschist

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

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