Marble and Greywacke Definition

Definition of Marble and Greywacke

The general Marble and Greywacke 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, Greywacke is defined as a dark coarse-grained sandstone rock which contains more than 15 per cent clay. Along with definition of Marble and Greywacke, get to know about Properties of Marble and Greywacke. Get to know more information about Marble and Greywacke origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Greywacke

The history of Marble and Greywacke 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 Greywacke Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Greywacke

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

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