Quartzite and Lamprophyre Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Lamprophyre

The general Quartzite and Lamprophyre 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, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Quartzite and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Lamprophyre

The history of Quartzite and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Lamprophyre

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

For Quartzite,

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

For Lamprophyre,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock