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Quartzite and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

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 Foidolite

The general Quartzite and Foidolite 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, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Quartzite and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Foidolite

The history of Quartzite and Foidolite 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 Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Foidolite

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

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