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Quartzite
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Definition

Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone

History

Origin

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Discoverer

Unknown

Etymology

From quartz + -ite

Class

Metamorphic Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Hard Rock

Family

Group

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Other Categories

Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Quartzite

Quartzite is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Quartzite in general, . Quartzite comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All have similar properties and formation process. Along with Quartzite Definition, know more about the History of Quartzite, Etymology of Quartzite in next sections.