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Theralite and Quartzite Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
Unknown
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From Greek to pursue
From quartz + -ite
1.4 Class
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Plutonic
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Theralite and Quartzite

The general Theralite and Quartzite definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. On the other hand, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Theralite and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Theralite and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Theralite and Quartzite

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Quartzite

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

For Theralite,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
  • Group: Plutonic
  • Other Categories: 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