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Orthoquartzite

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quartz arenitenounA sandstone arenite that is predominantly composed of silica.
quartzitenoun(mineralogy) A metamorphic rock from sandstone, consisting of interlocking grains of quartz.
quartzarenitenounAlternative form of quartz arenite. [A sandstone arenite that is predominantly composed of silica.]
quartzolitenoun(geology) A type of rock consisting of almost pure quartz, but also containing some feldspar and small amounts of mica and amphibole.
monoquartzitenounA monocrystalline quartzite.
quartzinenoun(mineralogy) A fibrous form of silica similar to chalcedony.
polyquartznounA polycrystalline quartz.
metaquartzitenounSynonym of quartzite.
alpha-quartznounAlternative form of alpha quartz. [A stable form of quartz below 573° C with trigonal-trapezohedral symmetry.]
monoquartznounA monocrystalline quartz.
quartz schistnoun(geology) A metamorphosed schist composed mostly of quartz with some mica and/or tourmaline.
fused quartznoun(chemical engineering) A type of glass consisting of almost pure silica in amorphous (noncrystalline) form.
quartz-dioritenoun(mineralogy) Any form of diorite containing appreciable amounts of quartz.
alpha quartznounA stable form of quartz below 573° C with trigonal-trapezohedral symmetry.
quartz glassnounSynonym of fused quartz.
rock crystalnounA clear, colorless form of the silica-based mineral quartz.
quartzipsammentnoun(geology) A form of psamment that has a high percentage of quartz or similar material
quartznoun(mineralogy) The most abundant mineral on the earth's surface, of chemical composition silicon dioxide, SiO₂. It occurs in a variety of forms, both crystalline and amorphous. Found in every environment.
beta-quartznounAlternative form of beta quartz. [A stable form of quartz above 573° C.]
quartzoidnoun(mineralogy) A form of crystal resembling quartz, having two six-sided pyramids, base to base.

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