Marble and Sandstone Definition

Definition of Marble and Sandstone

The general Marble and Sandstone 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, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Marble and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Marble and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Marble and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Sandstone

The history of Marble and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Sandstone

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock