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Marble and Gabbro Definition


Gabbro 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   
Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Germany   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Christian Leopold von Buch   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From Latin glaber bare, smooth, bald   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Gabbro

The general Marble and Gabbro 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, Gabbro is an intrusive igneous rock which is chemically equivalent to plutonic Basalt. Along with definition of Marble and Gabbro, get to know about Properties of Marble and Gabbro. Get to know more information about Marble and Gabbro origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Gabbro

The history of Marble and Gabbro 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 Gabbro Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Gabbro

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

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