Marble and Rhyolite Definition

Definition of Marble and Rhyolite

The general Marble and Rhyolite 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, Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. Along with definition of Marble and Rhyolite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Rhyolite. Get to know more information about Marble and Rhyolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Rhyolite

The history of Marble and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Rhyolite

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock