Marble and Coquina Definition

Definition of Marble and Coquina

The general Marble and Coquina 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, Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates. Along with definition of Marble and Coquina, get to know about Properties of Marble and Coquina. Get to know more information about Marble and Coquina origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Coquina

The history of Marble and Coquina 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 Coquina Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Coquina

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock