quartzite

[US]/'kwɔːtsaɪt/
[UK]/'kwɔrts,aɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. quartzite
Word Forms

Example Sentences

the upper consists of gneisses intercalated with a minor amount of leptynite, quartzite, and schist.

Veinstone minerals include calcite, white-cloud rock, quartzite, mica and ash content, etc.

The kitchen countertops were made of quartzite.

Quartzite is a hard and durable natural stone.

The architect recommended using quartzite for the flooring.

Quartzite is often used for exterior cladding of buildings.

The quarry produces high-quality quartzite for construction.

The natural veining in quartzite adds beauty to the countertops.

Quartzite is resistant to heat and scratches, making it ideal for kitchen surfaces.

The polished quartzite floor gleamed under the sunlight.

The monument was carved from a massive block of quartzite.

Quartzite is formed from sandstone that has been subjected to high pressure and heat.

Real-world Examples

One section of its walls of grey Delhi quartzite had collapsed.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Geochemists at Columbia University found a lode of quartzite, a metamorphic rock formed from sandstone, on the Indian Ocean island of Anjouan.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American April 2020 Collection

This is because the stone balls were made of different types of stone including sandstone, green stone and quartzite.

Source: TPO Integrated Writing Listening

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