Marble and Shonkinite Definition

Definition of Marble and Shonkinite

The general Marble and Shonkinite 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, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Marble and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Marble and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Shonkinite

The history of Marble and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Shonkinite

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

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