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Deutsche Quarzit {n} [min.] Synonyme

Englische quartzite Synonyme

quartzite Definition

Quartzite
(n.) Massive quartz occurring as a rock

quartzite Bedeutung

quartzite hard metamorphic rock consisting essentially of interlocking quartz crystals
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Quartzite is a hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock which was originally pure quartz sandstone. Sandstone is converted into quartzite through heating and pressure usually related to tectonic compression within orogenic belts. Pure quartzite is usually white to grey, though quartzites often occur in various shades of pink and red due to varying amounts of iron oxide . Other colors, such as yellow, green, blue and orange, are due to other minerals.

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