Quartzite and Porphyry Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Porphyry

The general Quartzite and Porphyry 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, Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Along with definition of Quartzite and Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Porphyry. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Porphyry

The history of Quartzite and Porphyry 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 Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Porphyry

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

For Quartzite,

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

For Porphyry,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock