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Marble and Anthracite Definition


Anthracite and Marble Definition


Definition

Definition
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   
Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Pennsylvania, U.S.   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From Greek anthrakites, from anthrax, anthrak meaning coal   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Anthracite

The general Marble and Anthracite 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, Anthracite is a type of sedimentary rock which is hard and is variety of coal that has high luster. Along with definition of Marble and Anthracite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Anthracite. Get to know more information about Marble and Anthracite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Anthracite

The history of Marble and Anthracite 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 Anthracite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Anthracite

Along with Marble and Anthracite definition, know more about the etymology of Marble and Anthracite. Etymology of Marble and Anthracite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marble and Formation of Anthracite. The etymology of Marble is From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like while that of Anthracite 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 and Anthracite belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marble and Anthracite are listed below.

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