Quartzite Facts
Quartzite Facts
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| Interesting Quartzite Facts: |
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| Quartzite is the result of sandstone and the mineral quartz being put under extreme heat and pressure. |
| At least ninety percent of a quartzite rock is quartz. |
| Quartzite is usually white or a light shade of pink or gray. |
| Mountains and hillsides are typical places to find quartzite. |
| Quartzite tends to be smooth with a grainy and lustrous appearance. |
| The purest form of silica found on Earth can be found in quartzite. |
| Bricks and other strong building material are made of quartzite. |
| Quartzite tends to be very strong and thick so it is taken from the Earth's surface rather than mined underground. |
| The shade of quartzite is dependent upon the amount of iron oxide that is present. |
| Hilltops made of quartzite usually do not change because quartzite is resistant to weathering. |
| The bedding around railroad tracks often contains quartzite because of its durability. |
| Quartzite is very versatile in construction and is used as flooring, decorative wall coverings, and roofing. |
| During the Stone Age when flint was not available, quartzite was often used as a replacement. |
| Quartzite can be found in many countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. |
| Because of the high amount of silica in quartzite, the soil around the developing quartzite does not have enough nutrients to sustain vegetation. |
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