Rhyolite and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Quartzite

The general Rhyolite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Rhyolite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Quartzite

The history of Rhyolite and Quartzite 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.

Rhyolite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

Rhyolite and Quartzite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Rhyolite and Quartzite. In this section, you will know about Rhyolite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Rhyolite is North America whereas Origin of Quartzite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Rhyolite and Quartzite discoverer. The Discoverer of Rhyolite is Ferdinand von Richthofen and the discoverer of Quartzite is Unknown.

Etymology of Rhyolite and Quartzite

Along with Rhyolite and Quartzite definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Quartzite. Etymology of Rhyolite and Quartzite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Quartzite. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Quartzite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Quartzite are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Quartzite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock