1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone
Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
1.2.2 Discoverer
1.3 Etymology
From quartz + -ite
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.1.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.3 Family
1.3.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.4 Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Foliated, Granular
Granular
2.2 Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Light Grey, Purple, White, Yellow
Black, Blue, Brown, Grey, Pink, White
2.4 Maintenance
2.5 Durability
2.6.2 Water Resistant
3.0.1 Scratch Resistant
3.2.1 Stain Resistant
3.3.1 Wind Resistant
3.4.1 Acid Resistant
3.5 Appearance
Lustrous
Veined and Shiny
4 Uses
4.1 Architecture
4.1.2 Interior Uses
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes
Bathrooms, Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Entryways, Floor Tiles, Homes, Hotels, Interior Decoration, Kitchens, Stair Treads
4.1.4 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings, Paving Stone
4.1.6 Other Architectural Uses
4.2 Industry
4.2.1 Construction Industry
Arrowheads, As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, Cutting Tool, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Production of Glass and Ceramics, Rail Track Ballast, Roadstone
As Dimension Stone
4.3.1 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
4.4 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture, Small Figurines
5.2 Other Uses
5.2.1 Commercial Uses
An Oil and Gas Reservoir, As armour rock for sea walls, Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, In aquifers, Laboratory bench tops, Petroleum reservoirs, Soil Conditioner, Source of Magnesia (MgO), Tombstones, Used in aquariums
Cemetery Markers, Commemorative Tablets, Creating Artwork, Curling, Laboratory bench tops, Paper Industry, Tombstones, Used in aquariums, Whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper
6 Types
6.1 Types
Not Available
Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble, Calacatta marble, Cultured Marble, Polished Marble, Honed Marble, Sand Marble
6.2 Features
Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Easily splits into thin plates, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
6.4 Archaeological Significance
6.4.1 Monuments
6.5.1 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, Buland Darwaza in Agra, India, Capitol Hill Building, Washington DC, Charminar in Hyderabad, India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Maharashtra, India, Ephesus in Turkey, Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, India, Jama Masjid in Delhi, India, Lotus Temple in New Delhi, India, Louvre in Paris, France, Mysore Palace in Karnataka, India, Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, Parthenon in Greece, Potala Palace in Lahasa, Tibet, Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Qutb Minar in India, Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia, St. Peter’s Cathedral in Vatican City, Taj Mahal in Agra, India, Tower of Pisa, Italy, Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India, Washington Monument, US
6.6.2 Sculpture
7.1.1 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India, Bust of Artemis, Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, India, Lincoln Memorial in America
7.2.1 Pictographs
7.3.2 Petroglyphs
7.3.4 Figurines
7.4 Fossils
8 Formation
8.1 Formation
Quartzite forms from sandstone and the mineral quartz being put under extreme heat and pressure.
Marble is a metamorphic rock produced from limestone in the earth crust. It is formed by the metamorphism of limestone.
8.2 Composition
8.2.1 Mineral Content
Chlorite, Epidote, Hematite, Kyanite, Magnetite, Muscovite or Illite, Quartz
Garnet, Graphite, Olivine, Pyrite, Quartz
8.2.3 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, MgO, Silicon Dioxide
8.3 Transformation
8.3.1 Metamorphism
8.3.3 Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
Impact Metamorphism
8.4.1 Weathering
9.1.1 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
9.1.2 Erosion
9.2.3 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion
10 Properties
10.1 Physical Properties
10.1.1 Hardness
11.1.2 Grain Size
Medium Grained
Medium Grained
11.1.3 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Not Available
11.1.4 Streak
11.1.5 Porosity
11.1.7 Luster
Vitreous
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
11.1.8 Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2115.00 N/mm2
0.15
450
11.1.14 Cleavage
11.1.15 Toughness
11.1.16 Specific Gravity
11.1.20 Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
11.1.21 Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm32.4-2.7 g/cm3
0
1400
11.2 Thermal Properties
11.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K
0.14
3.2
11.3.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
12 Reserves
12.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
12.1.1 Asia
China, India, Israel, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey
China, India
12.1.2 Africa
Ethiopia, Morocco, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Namibia
12.1.3 Europe
England, Italy, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, United Kingdom
Italy, Spain
12.1.4 Others
12.2 Deposits in Western Continents
12.2.1 North America
Bahamas, Canada, USA
Not Yet Found
12.2.2 South America
Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela
Not Yet Found
13.2 Deposits in Oceania Continent
13.2.1 Australia
New Zealand, Queensland, Western Australia
New South Wales, New Zealand, Queensland, Victoria