White Quartzite Specimen, ±1" in size, Each

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WHITE QUARTZITE | Quartzite is formed from sandstone that has been tightly compressed to the point where the clasts have recrystallized to form a new rock. This formation mechanism, coupled the inherent strength of quartz, makes quartzite a very durable rock. GREAT FOR GEOLOGY CLASSROOMS | Useful in the classroom for lessons on metamorphic rocks. Ideal for identification & classification exercises GEOLOGIST SELECTED | Each specimen is selected and hand processed by an actual geologist, ensuring each sample exhibits defining features LOCALLY PROCESSED | Our rock and mineral samples are sourced from a variety of locations around the world and are processed in Victor, NY LABELED PACKAGING | Samples are packaged in a transparent bag, labeled & barcoded for easy identificatio