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Marble and Marble Definition


Marble 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   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Marble and Marble

The general Marble and Marble 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, 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. Along with definition of Marble and Marble, get to know about Properties of Marble and Marble. Get to know more information about Marble and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Marble

The history of Marble and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Marble

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

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