QUARTZITES

Noun

quartzites

plural of quartzite

Anagrams

• quartziest

Source: Wiktionary


QUARTZITE

Quartz"ite, n. Etym: [Cf. F. quartzite.] (Min.)

Definition: Massive quartz occurring as a rock; a metamorphosed sandstone;

– called also quartz rock.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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