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Marble and Tuff Definition


Tuff 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   
Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Italy   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From a Latin word tophous then in Italian tufo and finally tuff   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Marble and Tuff

The general Marble and Tuff 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, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Marble and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Marble and Tuff. Get to know more information about Marble and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Tuff

The history of Marble and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Tuff

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

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