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Marble and Itacolumite Definition


Itacolumite 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   
A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Itacolumite

The general Marble and Itacolumite 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, A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. Along with definition of Marble and Itacolumite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Itacolumite. Get to know more information about Marble and Itacolumite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Itacolumite

The history of Marble and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Itacolumite

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

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