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Marble and Chert Definition


Chert 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   
Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From flint-like quartz, 1670s, of unknown origin- a local term, which has been taken into geological use   

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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Chert

The general Marble and Chert 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, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Marble and Chert, get to know about Properties of Marble and Chert. Get to know more information about Marble and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Chert

The history of Marble and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Chert

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

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