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Marble and Siltstone Definition


Siltstone 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   
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   

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 English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Siltstone

The general Marble and Siltstone 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, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Marble and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Marble and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Marble and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Siltstone

The history of Marble and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Siltstone

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

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