Marble and Jasperoid Definition

Definition of Marble and Jasperoid

The general Marble and Jasperoid 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, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Marble and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Marble and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Marble and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Jasperoid

The history of Marble and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Jasperoid

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock