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Quartzite and Trachyte Definition


Trachyte and Quartzite Definition


Definition

Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   
Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart and René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From quartz + -ite   
From Greek trakhus rough’ or trakhutēs roughness   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Quartzite and Trachyte

The general Quartzite and Trachyte 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, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Quartzite and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Quartzite and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Quartzite and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Quartzite and Trachyte

The history of Quartzite and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Quartzite and Trachyte

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

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