Marble and Travertine Definition

Definition of Marble and Travertine

The general Marble and Travertine 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, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Marble and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Marble and Travertine. Get to know more information about Marble and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Travertine

The history of Marble and Travertine 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 Travertine Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Travertine

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

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