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Marble and Pumice Definition


Pumice 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   
Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Spain   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From Old French pomis, from a Latin dialect variant of pumex   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Marble and Pumice

The general Marble and Pumice 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, Pumice is a volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. Along with definition of Marble and Pumice, get to know about Properties of Marble and Pumice. Get to know more information about Marble and Pumice origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Pumice

The history of Marble and Pumice 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 Pumice Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Pumice

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

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