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Marble and Vogesite Definition


Vogesite 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   
Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From the variety of Lamprophyre Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Marble and Vogesite

The general Marble and Vogesite 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, Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. Along with definition of Marble and Vogesite, get to know about Properties of Marble and Vogesite. Get to know more information about Marble and Vogesite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marble and Vogesite

The history of Marble and Vogesite 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 Vogesite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Vogesite

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

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