Marble and Breccia Definition

Definition of Marble and Breccia

The general Marble and Breccia 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, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Marble and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Marble and Breccia. Get to know more information about Marble and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Breccia

The history of Marble and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Breccia

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

For Marble,

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

For Breccia,

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