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Marble and Talc carbonate Definition


Talc carbonate 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   
Talc carbonate is nothing but a rock sequence or a mineral composition found in metamorphic ultramafic rocks.   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
China, USA, Middle east   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From medieval Latin, talcum   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft 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 Talc carbonate

The general Marble and Talc carbonate 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, Talc carbonate is nothing but a rock sequence or a mineral composition found in metamorphic ultramafic rocks.. Along with definition of Marble and Talc carbonate, get to know about Properties of Marble and Talc carbonate. Get to know more information about Marble and Talc carbonate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Talc carbonate

The history of Marble and Talc carbonate 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 Talc carbonate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Talc carbonate

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

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