quartzite
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saɪt noun
a granular metamorphic rock consisting essentially of quartz in interlocking grains.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a very hard metamorphic rock consisting of a mosaic of intergrown quartz crystals |
| 2. | a white or grey sandstone composed of quartz |
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Quartzite
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Science Dictionary
| quartzite (kwôrt'sīt') Pronunciation Key
A metamorphic rock consisting entirely of quartz. Quartzite forms when sandstone or chert are heated during metamorphism. |
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Example sentences
The cladding of irregular quartzite blocks has been cut so accurately that no mortar was needed to hold them together.
The new lobby, with quartzite floors that sport fossils, features a bar and a breakfast area.
As its name suggests, quartzite is primarily composed of quartz.
The cladding of irregular quartzite blocks was cut so accurately that no mortar was needed to hold them together.
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