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Metaquartzite

A rock subtype
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Metaquartzite, etc.

Engadin, Grisons, Switzerland
09905410017272473303797.jpg
Metaquartzite, etc.

Engadin, Grisons, Switzerland
09905410017272473303797.jpg
Metaquartzite, etc.

Engadin, Grisons, Switzerland
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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


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
54603
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:54603:0

Classification of MetaquartziteHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
1 photo of Metaquartzite associated with MuscoviteKAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2

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