Quartzite is an example of _________.

igneous rock

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sedimentary rocks

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metamorphic rocks

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is A metamorphic rocks
Quartzite is a metamorphic rock that is formed by interlocking quartz grains from quartz sandstone. The rock is hard rock, nonfoliated.

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Which of the following are true with regard to metamorphic rocks?

1. They are formed inside the earth, under great pressure.

2. Some examples of metamorphic rocks are gneiss, slate, Breccia, rock salt, and quartzite.

3. The coastline of Brazil is made up of metamorphic rocks.

4. The layering within metamorphic rocks is called foliation

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