metamorphic
Quartzite
Quartzite
Hardness: 7, Color: tan/light brown, Luster: dull to vitreous, Crystal structure: massive granular
- Luster
- dull to vitreous, Crystal structure: massive granular
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Physical properties
Hardness: 7, Color: tan/light brown, Luster: dull to vitreous, Crystal structure: massive granular
Formation & geological history
Formed from quartz-rich sandstone subjected to heat and pressure
Uses & applications
Construction, decorative stone, landscaping
Geological facts
Quartzite is very hard and resistant to weathering.
Field identification & locations
Identify by its hardness (scratches glass) and granular texture. Very common worldwide.
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