Marble and Felsite Definition

Definition of Marble and Felsite

The general Marble and Felsite 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, Felsite is a very fine grained volcanic rock that may or may not contain larger crystals and light colored rock that typically requires petrographic examination or chemical analysis for more precise definition. Along with definition of Marble and Felsite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Felsite. Get to know more information about Marble and Felsite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Felsite

The history of Marble and Felsite 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 Felsite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Felsite

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

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