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Marble and Whiteschist Definition


Whiteschist 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   
Whiteschist is an uncommon rock type belonging to a class of metamorphic rock, this is formed at high-ultra-high pressures   

History
  
  

Origin
Egypt   
Tasmania   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   
From French schiste, Greek skhistos i.e. split   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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