Marble and Trachyte Definition

Definition of Marble and Trachyte

The general Marble and Trachyte 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, Trachyte is a grey fine-grained volcanic rock which mainly consists of alkali feldspar. Along with definition of Marble and Trachyte, get to know about Properties of Marble and Trachyte. Get to know more information about Marble and Trachyte origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Trachyte

The history of Marble and Trachyte 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 Trachyte Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Trachyte

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

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock