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Quartzite and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
Not Available   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Mangerite

The general Quartzite and Mangerite 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, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Quartzite and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Mangerite

The history of Quartzite and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Mangerite

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

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