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Quartzite is a metamorphic rock. It is formed when the mineral quartz is subjected to extreme heat and pressure of the Earth's mantle.

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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 was quatzite?

Quartzite is a metamorphic rock, that, in most cases, is 5,000 years old. Even thogh this rock is called Quartzite, it is not made from quartz. Instead, Quartzite is made from a form of limestone.


What quartzite made of?

Quartz, it is metamorphosed.


Would you expect a quartzite or a sandstone to break more easily?

a sandstone would break more easily because a quartzite is harder. a quartzite is made of sandstone melted together by magma


What is a nickname for quartzite?

Quartzite is often referred to as "quartzite rock" or simply "quartzite." It is a metamorphic rock that is composed primarily of quartz grains.


Is quartzite an element?

No. Quartz is made of two elements: silicon and oxygen.


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Is quartzite an igneous rock?

Quartzite is a metamorphic rock.


Is quartzite crystaline or non crystaline?

Quartzite is crystalline.


What is quartzite in relation to sandstone?

Quartzite is metamorphosed sandstone.


Does quartzite have a streak?

No, quartzite typically does not have a streak. Streak is a property used to identify minerals by rubbing them on a porcelain plate to see the color of the powder left behind, and quartzite is made up of tightly compacted quartz grains that do not leave a noticeable streak.


What color is the mineral quartzite?

Quartzite can appear in many colors.