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Marble and Gritstone Definition


Gritstone 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   
Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Pennines, England   

Discoverer
Unknown   
J.J. Ferber   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From Grit + Stone   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Gritstone

The general Marble and Gritstone 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, Gritstone or grit is a hard, coarse-grained, siliceous sandstone. Along with definition of Marble and Gritstone, get to know about Properties of Marble and Gritstone. Get to know more information about Marble and Gritstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Gritstone

The history of Marble and Gritstone 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 Gritstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Gritstone

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

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