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Marble and Quartzite Definition


Quartzite 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   
Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone   

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 quartz + -ite   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

The general Marble and Quartzite 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, Quartzite is a non-foliated metamorphic rock that forms by the metamorphism of pure quartz Sandstone. Along with definition of Marble and Quartzite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Quartzite. Get to know more information about Marble and Quartzite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Quartzite

The history of Marble and Quartzite 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 Quartzite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Quartzite

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

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