Amphibolite and Marble Definition
Definition
Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase
  
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
  
History
  
  
Origin
Unknown
  
Egypt
  
Discoverer
Alexandre Brongniart
  
Unknown
  
Etymology
From Amphibole + -ite
  
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like
  
Class
Metamorphic Rocks
  
Metamorphic Rocks
  
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock
  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
  
Family
  
  
Group
Not Applicable
  
Not Applicable
  
Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
  
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
  
Definition of Amphibolite and Marble
The general Amphibolite and Marble definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. 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 Amphibolite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Marble. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
History of Amphibolite and Marble
The history of Amphibolite 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.
Amphibolite and Marble Origin and Discoverer
Amphibolite and Marble definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Amphibolite and Marble. In this section, you will know about Amphibolite and Marble Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Amphibolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Marble is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Amphibolite and Marble discoverer. The Discoverer of Amphibolite is Alexandre Brongniart and the discoverer of Marble is Unknown.
Etymology of Amphibolite and Marble
Along with Amphibolite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Amphibolite and Marble. Etymology of Amphibolite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Amphibolite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Amphibolite is From Amphibole + -ite while that of Marble is From Amphibole + -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Amphibolite and Marble belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Amphibolite and Marble are listed below.
For Amphibolite,
- Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
- Group: Not applicable
- Other Categories: Coarse 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