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Diabase and Marble Definition


Marble and Diabase Definition


Definition

Definition
Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and feldspar  
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
Germany  
Egypt  

Discoverer
Christian Leopold von Buch  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Greek di + base  
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Diabase and Marble

The general Diabase and Marble definition can be stated as: Diabase is a fine-grained igneous rock which is composed mostly of pyroxene and 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 Diabase and Marble, get to know about Properties of Diabase and Marble. Get to know more information about Diabase and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diabase and Marble

The history of Diabase 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.

Diabase and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diabase and Marble

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

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