Sandstone and Quartzite Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Quartzite

The general Sandstone and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Sandstone and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Quartzite

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Quartzite

Along with Sandstone and Quartzite definition, know more about the etymology of Sandstone and Quartzite. Etymology of Sandstone and Quartzite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Sandstone and Formation of Quartzite. The etymology of Sandstone is From its composition, sand and stone while that of Quartzite is From its composition, sand and stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Sandstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Quartzite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Sandstone and Quartzite are listed below.

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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