Marble and Granophyre Definition

Definition of Marble and Granophyre

The general Marble and Granophyre 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, Granophyre is a type of granitic rock which consists of intergrown feldspar and quartz crystals in a medium to fine grained groundmass. Along with definition of Marble and Granophyre, get to know about Properties of Marble and Granophyre. Get to know more information about Marble and Granophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Granophyre

The history of Marble and Granophyre 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 Granophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Granophyre

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

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