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Marble and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite 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   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary 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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marble and Turbidite

The general Marble and Turbidite 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, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Marble and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Marble and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Turbidite

The history of Marble and Turbidite 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 Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Turbidite

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

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