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Marble and Syenite Definition


Syenite 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  
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals  

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt  
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Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like  
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene  

Class
Metamorphic Rocks  
Igneous Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
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Plutonic  

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Marble and Syenite

The general Marble and Syenite 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, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Marble and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Syenite. Get to know more information about Marble and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Syenite

The history of Marble and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Syenite

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

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