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Marble and Arkose Definition


Arkose 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   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Marble and Arkose

The general Marble and Arkose 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, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Marble and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Marble and Arkose. Get to know more information about Marble and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Arkose

The history of Marble and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Arkose

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

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