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Marble and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite 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   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

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 Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Phonolite

The general Marble and Phonolite 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, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Marble and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Marble and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Phonolite

The history of Marble and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Phonolite

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

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