Quartzite and Coal Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Coal

The general Quartzite and Coal 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, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Quartzite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Coal. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Coal

The history of Quartzite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Coal

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

For Quartzite,

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

For Coal,

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