Photo: 13 green quartzite

Report photo
(What's this?What are these tools?
People just like you can add or edit the content on this site.
Read more about photos at Wetpaint Central.
)
Share this

A Silica...

next >

< prev

View original size

Description: When sandstone becomes buried and is subjected to pressure, the quartz crystals and cementing material are aligned at right angles to the pressure forming alternating layers. Recystallization as mica gives the rock its shiny reflective sheen

Albums: A Silica cycle

http://static.wetpaint.com/img/bg/1.png cbh45	Title: 13 green quartzite Photo added by cbh45, Nov 6 2008, 6:45 AM EST , and last updated by cbh45, Nov 6 2008, 7:34 AM EST Keyword tags: None

Threads for this photo

Post a new thread

There are no threads for this page.

JavaScript must be enabled in order for you to contribute to this site.
To start contributing, enable JavaScript by changing your browser options, then try again.

Home

Location: Photo Gallery / Albums / A Silica cycle

Photo: 13 green quartzite

A Silica...

Featured Photos

Related Photos

Threads for this photo