Granulite and Marble Definition

Definition of Granulite and Marble

The general Granulite and Marble definition can be stated as: Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. 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 Granulite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Granulite and Marble. Get to know more information about Granulite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Granulite and Marble

The history of Granulite 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.

Granulite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Granulite and Marble

Along with Granulite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Granulite and Marble. Etymology of Granulite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Granulite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Granulite is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained while that of Marble is From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Granulite and Marble belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Granulite and Marble are listed below.

For Granulite,

• 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