Marble and Claystone Definition

Definition of Marble and Claystone

The general Marble and Claystone 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, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Marble and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Marble and Claystone. Get to know more information about Marble and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Claystone

The history of Marble and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Claystone

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

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