Marble and Appinite Definition

Definition of Marble and Appinite

The general Marble and Appinite 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, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Marble and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Appinite. Get to know more information about Marble and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Appinite

The history of Marble and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Appinite

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

For Marble,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Appinite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock