Quartzite and Sandstone Definition

Definition of Quartzite and Sandstone

The general Quartzite and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Quartzite and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Quartzite and Sandstone

The history of Quartzite and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Sandstone

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

For Quartzite,

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

For Sandstone,

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