quartzite
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quartz·ite
(kwôrt′sīt′)n.
A rock formed from the metamorphism of quartz sandstone.
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quartzite
(ˈkwɔːtsaɪt)n
1. (Geological Science) a very hard metamorphic rock consisting of a mosaic of intergrown quartz crystals
2. (Geological Science) a white or grey sandstone composed of quartz
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quartz•ite
(ˈkwɔrt saɪt)n.
a granular metamorphic rock consisting essentially of quartz in interlocking grains.
[1840–50]
quartz•it′ic (-ˈsɪt ɪk) adj.
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quartz·ite
(kwôrt′sīt′) A metamorphic rock consisting entirely of quartz. Quartzite forms when quartz crystals in sandstone or chert are heated during metamorphism, and grow into larger crystals.
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quartzite
Sandstone that has been changed over time to solid quartz rock.
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quartzite
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