adjective
- consisting of, containing, or resembling quartzite (a hard metamorphic rock composed mainly of quartz)
Usage: geological
Examples
- The quartzitic sandstone formed beautiful cliff faces along the canyon.
- Geologists identified quartzitic layers in the rock formation.
- The quartzitic composition made the stone extremely durable.
- Mining operations focused on the quartzitic deposits in the region.
- The quartzitic texture was clearly visible under magnification.
- Quartzitic rocks are prized for their resistance to weathering.