Which of the following is a common protolith involved in the formation of quartzite?
A)limestone
B)sandstone
C)shale
D)slate

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Sandstone is the most common protolith involved in the formation of quartzite. This is because sandstone is primarily composed of sand-sized quartz grains, which are able to recrystallize and fuse together during the metamorphic process to form quartzite. Limestone, shale, and slate do not have enough quartz content to form quartzite.

Which of the Following Is a Common Protolith Involved in the Formation