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Quartzite and Pyroxenite Definition


Pyroxenite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks   

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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Quartzite and Pyroxenite

The general Quartzite and Pyroxenite 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, Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. Along with definition of Quartzite and Pyroxenite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Pyroxenite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Pyroxenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Pyroxenite

The history of Quartzite and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Pyroxenite

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

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