Peridotite and Marble Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Marble

The general Peridotite and Marble definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. 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 Peridotite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Marble. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Marble

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Marble

Along with Peridotite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Marble. Etymology of Peridotite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Marble is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Marble are listed below.

For Peridotite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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