quartzite

Meanings

• noun

  A metamorphic rock formed from quartz and silica-rich sandstone or quartzitic schist.

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Variants

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quartzite , quartzites , quartzitic

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Etymology

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From quartz + suffix -ite.

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Trivia

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1. Quartzite is one of the hardest natural rocks.

2. Quartzite is often mistaken for granite due to its granular texture.

3. Quartzite is found in various parts of the world, including the United States, Brazil, and India.

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1. Metamorphic Rock: Quartzite is a type of metamorphic rock, formed from the metamorphosis of quartz-rich sandstone or other sedimentary rocks under heat and pressure.

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Quartzite has been used extensively in architecture and construction due to its durability and resistance to weathering.

How to Memorize "quartzite"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dense, hard rock composed mostly of quartz.

2. associate
   

   - Associate quartzite with durability and resistance to weathering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Quartz-ite, a rock made mostly of quartz.

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