Marble and Suevite Definition

Definition of Marble and Suevite

The general Marble and Suevite 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, During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. Along with definition of Marble and Suevite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Suevite. Get to know more information about Marble and Suevite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Suevite

The history of Marble and Suevite 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 Suevite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Suevite

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

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