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Marble and Gneiss Definition


Gneiss 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   
Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From the Middle High German verb gneist (to spark; so called because the rock glitters)   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Marble and Gneiss

The general Marble and Gneiss 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, Gneiss is a common and widely distributed type of rock formed by high-grade regional metamorphic processes from pre-existing formations that were originally either igneous or sedimentary rocks. Along with definition of Marble and Gneiss, get to know about Properties of Marble and Gneiss. Get to know more information about Marble and Gneiss origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Gneiss

The history of Marble and Gneiss 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 Gneiss Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Gneiss

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

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