Carbonatite and Marble Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Marble

The general Carbonatite and Marble definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Marble. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Marble

The history of Carbonatite and Marble gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Carbonatite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

Carbonatite and Marble definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Carbonatite and Marble. In this section, you will know about Carbonatite and Marble Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Carbonatite is Tanzania whereas Origin of Marble is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Carbonatite and Marble discoverer. The discoverer of Carbonatite and Marble are Unknown.

Etymology of Carbonatite and Marble

Along with Carbonatite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Marble. Etymology of Carbonatite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Marble is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Marble are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Marble,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock