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Quartzite and Felsite Definition


Felsite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From English feldspar and -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Felsite

The general Quartzite and Felsite 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, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Quartzite and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Felsite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Felsite

The history of Quartzite and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Felsite

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

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