Metaquartzite
A rock subtype
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About Metaquartzite
A granoblastic metamorphic rock consisting mainly of quartz and formed by recrystallization of sandstone or chert by either regional or thermal metamorphism. A granulose metamorphic rock consisting essentially of quartz.
Ref: Holmes, 1
Ref: Holmes, 1
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
54603
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:54603:0
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
4e2cb61d-5a4c-479e-8999-d533c26652a7
Classification of Metaquartzite
- Rock
- Unclassified rock
- Quartzite
- Metaquartzite
- Quartzite
- Unclassified rock
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
Internet Links for Metaquartzite
mindat.org URL:
https://www.mindat.org/min-54603.html
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References for Metaquartzite
Reference List:
Engadin, Grisons, Switzerland