# quartzite

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈk(w)ɔːtˌsaɪt/ · frequency rank #56,388

## Definitions
1. A metamorphic rock from sandstone, consisting of interlocking grains of quartz.

## Etymology
From quartz + -ite.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/quartzite