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Quartzite and Carbonatite Definition


Carbonatite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Tanzania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Carbonatite

The general Quartzite and Carbonatite 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, Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. Along with definition of Quartzite and Carbonatite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Carbonatite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Carbonatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Carbonatite

The history of Quartzite and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Carbonatite

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

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