The general Marble and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: 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. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Marble and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Marble and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Marble and Anorthosite 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.
Marble and Anorthosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Marble and Anorthosite. In this section, you will know about Marble and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Marble is Egypt whereas Origin of Anorthosite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Marble and Anorthosite discoverer. The discoverer of Marble and Anorthosite are Unknown.
Along with Marble and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Anorthosite. Etymology of Marble and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Anorthosite is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Anorthosite are listed below.
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