Geology & Rocks

Quartzite

is a rock type made of the mineral quartz, formed when sandstone has been heated and compressed. The colour is grey and glassy.

Created: March 10, 2022 10:42 AM Tags: Omdannede

Quartzite

is a rock type made of the mineral quartz, formed when sandstone has been heated and compressed. The colour is grey and glassy. The picture shows quartzite from Gaustatoppen with petrified ripple marks.

Quartzite.

Photo: Juel Victor LĂžkstad Grande, Turlederboka