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Pyrolite and Marble Definition


Marble and Pyrolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt  
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
Pike County, U.S  
Egypt  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth  
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, Medium Hardness Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic  
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Pyrolite and Marble

The general Pyrolite and Marble definition can be stated as: Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. 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 Pyrolite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Pyrolite and Marble. Get to know more information about Pyrolite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Pyrolite and Marble

The history of Pyrolite 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.

Pyrolite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyrolite and Marble

Along with Pyrolite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Pyrolite and Marble. Etymology of Pyrolite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyrolite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Pyrolite is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth while that of Marble is From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyrolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyrolite and Marble are listed below.

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