The general Phonolite and Marble definition can be stated as: Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. 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 Phonolite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Phonolite and Marble. Get to know more information about Phonolite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Phonolite 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.
Phonolite and Marble definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Phonolite and Marble. In this section, you will know about Phonolite and Marble Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Phonolite is Unknown whereas Origin of Marble is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Phonolite and Marble discoverer. The discoverer of Phonolite and Marble are Unknown.
Along with Phonolite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Phonolite and Marble. Etymology of Phonolite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Phonolite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Phonolite is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit while that of Marble is From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Phonolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Phonolite and Marble are listed below.
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