Lherzolite and Marble Definition

Definition of Lherzolite and Marble

The general Lherzolite and Marble definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. 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 Lherzolite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Marble. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Lherzolite and Marble

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Marble

Along with Lherzolite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Marble. Etymology of Lherzolite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Marble is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Marble are listed below.

For Lherzolite,

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