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Suevite and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite and Suevite Definition


Definition

Definition
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Canada, Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
No etymologies found   
From quartz + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Suevite and Quartzite

The general Suevite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Suevite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Suevite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Suevite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Suevite and Quartzite

The history of Suevite 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.

Suevite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Suevite and Quartzite

Along with Suevite and Quartzite definition, know more about the etymology of Suevite and Quartzite. Etymology of Suevite and Quartzite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Suevite and Formation of Quartzite. The etymology of Suevite is No etymologies found while that of Quartzite is No etymologies found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Suevite and Quartzite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Suevite and Quartzite are listed below.

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