kvartsiaineksiset

Kvartsiaineksiset is a Finnish term that translates to "quartz-bearing" or "of quartz composition" in English. It refers to materials, rocks, or geological formations that are primarily composed of quartz. Quartz is a mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms in a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon–oxygen tetrahedra, with the overall chemical formula SiO2. It is the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust, behind feldspar.

In geology, kvartsiaineksiset rocks are common and significant. Examples include quartzite, a metamorphic rock formed from sandstone, where the quartz grains have recrystallized and interlocked. Sandstone itself, a sedimentary rock, can be considered kvartsiaineksinen if it contains a high proportion of quartz grains. Other rocks with a significant quartz content might also be described using this term, depending on the context and the specific mineralogical composition.

The term is used to describe the dominant mineral constituent, highlighting its importance in determining the physical and chemical properties of the material. For instance, kvartsiaineksiset materials are often hard, durable, and resistant to weathering. Their presence is crucial in understanding geological processes, rock formation, and the mineral resources of an area. The precise definition and application of "kvartsiaineksiset" would typically be found within specialized geological literature in Finnish.