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Marble and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite 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   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Ijolite

The general Marble and Ijolite 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, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Marble and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Marble and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Ijolite

The history of Marble and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Ijolite

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

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