Hornfels and Marble Definition

Definition of Hornfels and Marble

The general Hornfels and Marble definition can be stated as: Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original 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 Hornfels and Marble, get to know about Properties of Hornfels and Marble. Get to know more information about Hornfels and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Hornfels and Marble

The history of Hornfels 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.

Hornfels and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Hornfels and Marble

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

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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