quartzite
noun/ˈkwɔrtsaɪt/
Frequency rank: #19,313 most common English word
Meaning
a hard metamorphic rock formed from sandstone that has been recrystallized under heat and pressure.
Example sentence
The geologist identified the rock sample as quartzite, noting its interlocking quartz grains.
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