Quartzite and Evaporite Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Evaporite

The general Quartzite and Evaporite 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, A water-soluble mineral sediment resulting from concentration and crystallization by evaporation from an aqueous solution. Along with definition of Quartzite and Evaporite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Evaporite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Evaporite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Evaporite

The history of Quartzite and Evaporite 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 Evaporite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Evaporite

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

For Quartzite,

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

For Evaporite,

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