1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone
Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Origin
1.5.1 Discoverer
1.7 Etymology
From quartz + -ite
From Greek pegma, pegmat which means- thing joined together + -ite
1.9 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Igneous Rocks
2.3.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
2.5 Family
2.5.1 Group
2.6 Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
3 Texture
3.1 Texture
Foliated, Granular
Pegmatitic
3.2 Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Light Grey, Purple, White, Yellow
Black, Brown, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, Red, Rust, Silver, White, Yellow
3.4 Maintenance
4.2 Durability
4.3.3 Water Resistant
4.5.2 Scratch Resistant
5.2.1 Stain Resistant
5.3.3 Wind Resistant
5.3.5 Acid Resistant
5.4 Appearance
Lustrous
Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny
6 Uses
6.1 Architecture
6.1.1 Interior Uses
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration
6.2.1 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration, Paving Stone
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone
7.2.2 Other Architectural Uses
7.3 Industry
7.3.1 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, Building houses or walls, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping
7.4.3 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
7.5 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Monuments, Sculpture
Artifacts, Sculpture, Small Figurines
7.6 Other Uses
7.6.2 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
Creating Artwork, Jewelry, Source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz
9 Types
9.1 Types
Not Available
Granite Pegmatite, Gabbro Pegmatite and Diorite Pegmatite
9.2 Features
Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock, Source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz
9.3 Archaeological Significance
9.3.1 Monuments
9.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
9.3.3 Sculpture
9.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
9.3.5 Pictographs
9.3.6 Petroglyphs
9.3.7 Figurines
9.4 Fossils
10 Formation
10.1 Formation
Quartzite forms from sandstone and the mineral quartz being put under extreme heat and pressure.
Pegmatite rock is holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is formed by partial melting and dewatering during the process of metamorphism.
10.2 Composition
10.2.1 Mineral Content
Chlorite, Epidote, Hematite, Kyanite, Magnetite, Muscovite or Illite, Quartz
Apatite, Beryl, Feldspar, Fluorite, Garnet, Lepidolite, Quartz, Silica, Spodumene, Topaz
10.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, MgO, Sodium Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, Magnesium Carbonate, MgO, Phosphorus Pentoxide
10.3 Transformation
10.3.1 Metamorphism
10.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
Burial Metamorphism, Cataclastic Metamorphism, Contact Metamorphism, Hydrothermal Metamorphism, Impact Metamorphism, Regional Metamorphism
10.3.3 Weathering
10.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
10.3.5 Erosion
10.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Glacier Erosion, Sea Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
11 Properties
11.1 Physical Properties
11.1.2 Hardness
11.1.9 Grain Size
Medium Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
11.1.10 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Conchoidal
11.1.11 Streak
11.1.12 Porosity
11.1.13 Luster
Vitreous
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
11.1.14 Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2178.54 N/mm2
0.15
450
11.2.2 Cleavage
11.2.3 Toughness
11.2.4 Specific Gravity
11.2.5 Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
11.2.6 Density
2.32-2.42 g/cm32.6-2.65 g/cm3
0
1400
12.4 Thermal Properties
12.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity
12.4.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
13 Reserves
13.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
13.1.1 Asia
China, India, Israel, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey
China, India, Iran, Japan, Nepal, North Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea
13.1.2 Africa
Ethiopia, Morocco, South Africa, Zimbabwe
South Africa
13.1.3 Europe
England, Italy, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, United Kingdom
Austria, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine
13.1.4 Others
13.2 Deposits in Western Continents
13.2.1 North America
Bahamas, Canada, USA
Canada
13.2.2 South America
Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela
Brazil
13.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
13.3.1 Australia
New Zealand, Queensland, Western Australia
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia