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Marble and Icelandite Definition


Icelandite 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   
Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Iceland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ian S. E. Carmichael   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From its origin place near Cenozoic volcano near the parsonage Þingmúli in East Iceland   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Icelandite

The general Marble and Icelandite 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, Icelandite belongs to volcanic igneous rocks which is rich in iron and belongs to andesite rock. Along with definition of Marble and Icelandite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Icelandite. Get to know more information about Marble and Icelandite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Icelandite

The history of Marble and Icelandite 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 Icelandite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Icelandite

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

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