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Quartzite and Lherzolite Definition


Lherzolite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Lherzolite

The general Quartzite and Lherzolite 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, Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. Along with definition of Quartzite and Lherzolite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Lherzolite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Lherzolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Lherzolite

The history of Quartzite and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Lherzolite

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

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