Marble and Shale Definition

Definition of Marble and Shale

The general Marble and Shale 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, Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. Along with definition of Marble and Shale, get to know about Properties of Marble and Shale. Get to know more information about Marble and Shale origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Shale

The history of Marble and Shale 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 Shale Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Shale

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock