Marble and Wackestone Definition

Definition of Marble and Wackestone

The general Marble and Wackestone 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 carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. Along with definition of Marble and Wackestone, get to know about Properties of Marble and Wackestone. Get to know more information about Marble and Wackestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Wackestone

The history of Marble and Wackestone 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 Wackestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Wackestone

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

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