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1. Quartzite

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   Quartzite is a hard, non-foliated metamorphic rock composed almost entirely of quartz (mineral)/) (silicon dioxide, $\text{SiO}_2$). It originates from the metamorphism of quartz-rich sandstone or, less commonly, siliceous dolostone. Its exceptional durability and resistance to chemical weathering render it a prominent feature in many ancient orogenic belts globally. Notably, the intercrystalline cementation in quartzite is oft…