Hornblendite and Marble Definition

Definition of Hornblendite and Marble

The general Hornblendite and Marble definition can be stated as: Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. 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 Hornblendite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Hornblendite and Marble. Get to know more information about Hornblendite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornblendite and Marble

The history of Hornblendite 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.

Hornblendite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornblendite and Marble

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• 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