Blue Granite and Marble Definition

Definition of Blue Granite and Marble

The general Blue Granite and Marble definition can be stated as: Blue Granite is an igneous rock and a variety of Larvikite, notable for the presence of thumbnail-sized blue crystals of feldspar. 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 Blue Granite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Blue Granite and Marble. Get to know more information about Blue Granite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Blue Granite and Marble

The history of Blue Granite 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.

Blue Granite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Blue Granite and Marble

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

For Blue Granite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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