Quartzite and Diabase Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Diabase

The general Quartzite and Diabase 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, Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar. Along with definition of Quartzite and Diabase, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Diabase. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Diabase origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Diabase

The history of Quartzite and Diabase 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 Diabase Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Diabase

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

For Quartzite,

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

For Diabase,

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