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Quartzite and Tephrite Definition


Tephrite and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Van Tooren   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From Greek tephra, ashes from Indo-European base, to burn   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Tephrite

The general Quartzite and Tephrite 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, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Quartzite and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Tephrite

The history of Quartzite and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Tephrite

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

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