Marble and Whiteschist Definition

Definition of Marble and Whiteschist

The general Marble and Whiteschist 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, Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures. Along with definition of Marble and Whiteschist, get to know about Properties of Marble and Whiteschist. Get to know more information about Marble and Whiteschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marble and Whiteschist

The history of Marble and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marble and Whiteschist

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

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