Marble and Blueschist Definition

Definition of Marble and Blueschist

The general Marble and Blueschist 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, Blueschist is a metamorphic rock which is generally blue in color and is formed under conditions of high pressure and low temperature. Along with definition of Marble and Blueschist, get to know about Properties of Marble and Blueschist. Get to know more information about Marble and Blueschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Blueschist

The history of Marble and Blueschist 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 Blueschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Blueschist

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

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