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quartzite

/ˈkwɔːtsaɪt/

/ˈkwɔrtsaɪt/

quartzitesubstantiv

quartzites

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Übersetzungen

кварцит

Quartzite is a hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock.

Кварцит - это твердая, неслоистая метаморфическая порода.

Definitionen

A hard, metamorphic rock which was originally sandstone, characterized by its high quartz content and used in construction and for decorative purposes.

The countertops in the kitchen were made of quartzite, giving them a durable and elegant finish.

Synonyme

metaquartzite

orthoquartzite

quartzite rock

quartzite stone

siliceous rock

quartziteadjektiv

/ˈkwɔːtsaɪt/

/ˈkwɔrtsaɪt/

Used attributively before nouns to indicate that something is made of or related to quartzite; generally non-gradable.

Definitionen

Made of, containing, or relating to quartzite.

The hikers followed a narrow path along a rugged quartzite ridge.

Synonyme