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Quartzite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Peridotite

The general Quartzite and Peridotite 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, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Quartzite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Peridotite

The history of Quartzite and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Peridotite

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

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