Marble and Granulite Definition

Definition of Marble and Granulite

The general Marble and Granulite 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, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Marble and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Granulite. Get to know more information about Marble and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Granulite

The history of Marble and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Granulite

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

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