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Quartzite is a metamorphic rock that forms when sandstone (which is composed largely of quartz) is subjected to high heat and pressure without undergoing melting. Since it is composed primarily of quartz, it shares the properties of quartz, such as high hardness.
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What is a nickname for quartzite?
What is the nickname for quartzite
Is granite or quartzite harder?
quartzite
What do people make out of quartzite?
People can make necklaces out of quartzite. :)
What are facts about quartzite?
the name quartzite came from the German word quartzit and quartzite's crystal shape is a 6 sided prism
Which metamorphic rock had a nonfoliated texture?
Quartzite
What is a nickname for quartzite?
What is the nickname for quartzite
Is granite or quartzite harder?
quartzite
Is quartzite alkaline or acidic?
Quartzite is not acidic.
What is metamorphic quartz sandstone?
Is a called a plate
What is quartzite in relation to sandstone?
Quartzite is metamorphosed sandstone.
Is quartzite an igneous rock?
Quartzite is a metamorphic rock.
Is quartzite crystaline or non crystaline?
Quartzite is crystalline.
What does quartzite morph into?
It doesn't. Granite is an igneous rock, not metamorphic. However, quartzite is metamorphic and is made from sandstone.
What color is the mineral quartzite?
Quartzite can appear in many colors.
What do people make out of quartzite?
People can make necklaces out of quartzite. :)
WHAT IS THE CHEMICAL FORMULA OF QUARTZITE?
The chemical formula of Quartzite is SiO2
Which metamorphic rock had a nonfoliated texture?
Quartzite
