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Marble Definition



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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 0

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Origin
Egypt 0

Discoverer
Unknown 0

Etymology
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like 0

Class
Metamorphic Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock 0

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Group
Not Applicable 0

Other Categories
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

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Define Marble

Marble is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Marble in general, 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. Marble comes under Metamorphic Rocks. All Metamorphic Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Marble Definition, know more about the History of Marble, Etymology of Marble in next sections.

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