Marble and Limestone Definition

Definition of Marble and Limestone

The general Marble and Limestone 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, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Marble and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Marble and Limestone. Get to know more information about Marble and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Limestone

The history of Marble and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Limestone

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

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