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Quartzite and Ganister Definition


Ganister and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From gan′is-ter i.e a hard, close-grained siliceous stone, often forming the stratum which underlies a coal-seam   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Ganister

The general Quartzite and Ganister 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 ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Quartzite and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Ganister. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Ganister

The history of Quartzite and Ganister 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 Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Ganister

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

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