Quartzite

Monzogranite

Quartzite and Monzogranite

Quartzite

Monzogranite

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1 Definition

1.1 Definition

Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone

Monzogranite is a type of igneous rock and belongs to biotite granite rocks that are considered to be the final fractionation product of magma

1.2 History

1.2.1 Origin

Unknown

1.2.2 Discoverer

Unknown

1.3 Etymology

From quartz + -ite

From its mineral content

1.4 Class

Metamorphic Rocks

Igneous Rocks

1.4.1 Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

1.5 Family

1.5.1 Group

Not Applicable

Plutonic

1.6 Other Categories

Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

2 Texture

2.1 Texture

Foliated, Granular

Porphyritic

2.2 Color

Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Light Grey, Purple, White, Yellow

Black, Grey, Orange, Pink, White

2.3 Maintenance

Less

2.4 Durability

Durable

2.4.2 Water Resistant

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2.4.4 Scratch Resistant

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2.4.5 Stain Resistant

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2.4.6 Wind Resistant

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2.4.7 Acid Resistant

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2.5 Appearance

Lustrous

Veined or Pebbled

3 Uses

3.1 Architecture

3.1.1 Interior Uses

Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes

Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Homes, Hotels, Interior Decoration, Kitchens, Stair Treads

3.1.2 Exterior Uses

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone

As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Office Buildings, Paving Stone

3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses

Curbing

Not Yet Used

3.2 Industry

3.2.1 Construction Industry

Arrowheads, As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, Cutting Tool, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Production of Glass and Ceramics, Rail Track Ballast, Roadstone

As Dimension Stone

3.2.2 Medical Industry

Not Yet Used

3.3 Antiquity Uses

Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture

Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines

3.4 Other Uses

3.4.1 Commercial Uses

An Oil and Gas Reservoir, As armour rock for sea walls, Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, In aquifers, Laboratory bench tops, Petroleum reservoirs, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO), Tombstones, Used in aquariums

Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Curling, Tombstones

4 Types

4.1 Types

Not Available

Muscovite-Biotite-Metagranite, Muscovite-Metagranite, Schollen-Metagranite and Biotite-Metagranite

4.2 Features

Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock

Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock

4.3 Archaeological Significance

4.3.1 Monuments

Used

4.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

4.3.3 Sculpture

Used

4.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

4.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

4.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

4.3.7 Figurines

Used

4.4 Fossils

Absent

5 Formation

5.1 Formation

Quartzite forms from sandstone and the mineral quartz being put under extreme heat and pressure.

Monzogranite is a fine-grained, hard rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. It forms with or without crystallization, either below the surface as intrusive rocks or on the surface as extrusive rocks.

5.2 Composition

5.2.1 Mineral Content

Chlorite, Epidote, Hematite, Kyanite, Magnetite, Muscovite or Illite, Quartz

Apatite, Biotite, Hornblende, Microcline, Perthite, Plagioclase, Quartz, Titanite, Zircon

5.2.2 Compound Content

Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide

Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide

5.3 Transformation

5.3.1 Metamorphism

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5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism

Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism

Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism

5.3.3 Weathering

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5.3.4 Types of Weathering

Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering

5.3.5 Erosion

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5.3.6 Types of Erosion

Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion

Chemical Erosion

6 Properties

6.1 Physical Properties

6.1.1 Hardness

6-76-7

1 7

6.1.5 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

6.1.6 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Not Available

6.1.7 Streak

White

6.1.8 Porosity

Less Porous

6.1.9 Luster

Vitreous

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

6.1.10 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

6.2.2 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Not Available

6.2.3 Toughness

1.9

Not Available

6.2.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.82.6-2.7

0 8.4

6.2.5 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

6.2.6 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

7.4 Thermal Properties

7.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

7.4.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

8 Reserves

8.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents

8.1.1 Asia

China, India, Israel, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey

China, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam

8.1.2 Africa

Ethiopia, Morocco, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Angola, Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa

8.1.3 Europe

England, Italy, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, United Kingdom

Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Sardinia, Spain, Switzerland, The Czech Republic, Venezuela

8.1.4 Others

Greenland

Not Yet Found

8.2 Deposits in Western Continents

8.2.1 North America

Bahamas, Canada, USA

Canada, USA

8.2.2 South America

Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela

Not Yet Found

8.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent

8.3.1 Australia

New Zealand, Queensland, Western Australia

Not Yet Found

All about Quartzite and Monzogranite Properties

Know all about Quartzite and Monzogranite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Monzogranite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Quartzite is Foliated, Granular whereas that of Monzogranite is Porphyritic. Quartzite appears Lustrous and Monzogranite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Quartzite is vitreous while that of Monzogranite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Quartzite is available in black, blue, brown, green, light grey, purple, white, yellow colors whereas Monzogranite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Quartzite are an oil and gas reservoir, as armour rock for sea walls, cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, in aquifers, laboratory bench tops, petroleum reservoirs, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones, used in aquariums and that of Monzogranite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, tombstones.