Quartzite and Breccia Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Breccia

The general Quartzite and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Quartzite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Breccia

The history of Quartzite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Breccia

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

For Quartzite,

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

For Breccia,

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