Marble and Ganister Definition

Definition of Marble and Ganister

The general Marble and Ganister 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, A ganister is a hard, fine-grained quartzose sandstone or orthoquartzite which is basically used in the manufacture of silica brick typically used to line furnaces and is a type of sedimentary rocks.. Along with definition of Marble and Ganister, get to know about Properties of Marble and Ganister. Get to know more information about Marble and Ganister origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Ganister

The history of Marble and Ganister 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 Ganister Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Ganister

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

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