and how does my rock quartzite fit the definition explain why or why not
2007-12-02 22:35:03 · 5 answers · asked by bae_11_96 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Rock is defined as "...any mass of mineral matter, whether consolidated or not, which forms part of the Earth's crust. Rocks may consist of only one mineral species, in which case they are called monomineralic, but more frequently consist of an aggregate of mineral species." There is one mineral in quartzite: quartz. If other minerals are in it modifying terms can be used to further classify it. Without these terms no other minerals can be assumed to be in it.
2007-12-03 04:51:43 · answer #1 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Define The Term Rock
2016-10-15 01:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rock is a relatively hard, naturally formed mineral or petrified matter. Quartzite fits into this definition in that it is formed by a natural process. It is formed when sandstone is metamorphosed due to heat and pressure, it can be formed in two ways, (high heat and pressure) and (low heat and pressure). The rock's main mineral is quartz but it may contain other minerals as it is evident in the different clours that the rock occurs in.
2007-12-03 00:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by Endeavour 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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how do you define the word rock.And what three minerals are in Quartzite?
and how does my rock quartzite fit the definition explain why or why not
2015-08-18 14:25:51 · answer #4 · answered by Jaunita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quartzite is definitely a rock. I'd have to see your quartzite (and probably a thin section of it for microscopic analysis) in order to say what minerals besides quartz are in it. Feldspar and rutile (titanium oxide) are possible constituents. It could have may other minerals as well depending on how impure the parent sandstone was.
2007-12-03 02:10:18 · answer #5 · answered by busterwasmycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A rock is an assemblage of 2 or more minerals that is formed by igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic processes. You can have rocks however that are largely one mineral, like dunite, biotite schist, quartzite, etc.
Quartzite is typically just quartz, but it can have some orthoclase feldspar in it as well. It is a metamorphic rock formed by metamorphosed sandstone.
2007-12-02 23:48:50 · answer #6 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-18 22:58:14 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋