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Pantellerite and Marble Definition


Marble and Pantellerite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite   
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   

History
  
  

Origin
Strait of sicily   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Pantellerite and Marble

The general Pantellerite and Marble definition can be stated as: Pantellerite is a peralkaline rhyolite. It has a higher iron and lower aluminium composition than comendite. On the other hand, 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. Along with definition of Pantellerite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Pantellerite and Marble. Get to know more information about Pantellerite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pantellerite and Marble

The history of Pantellerite and Marble 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.

Pantellerite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pantellerite and Marble

Along with Pantellerite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Pantellerite and Marble. Etymology of Pantellerite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pantellerite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Pantellerite is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily while that of Marble is From Pantelleria, a volcanic island in the Strait of Sicily. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pantellerite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pantellerite and Marble are listed below.

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