Pyroxenite and Marble Definition

Definition of Pyroxenite and Marble

The general Pyroxenite and Marble definition can be stated as: Pyroxenite is a dark, greenish, granular intrusive igneous rock consisting mainly of pyroxenes and olivine. 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 Pyroxenite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Pyroxenite and Marble. Get to know more information about Pyroxenite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Pyroxenite and Marble

The history of Pyroxenite 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.

Pyroxenite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Pyroxenite and Marble

Along with Pyroxenite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Pyroxenite and Marble. Etymology of Pyroxenite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Pyroxenite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Pyroxenite is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks while that of Marble is From pyro- fire + Greek xenos stranger as the mineral group was new to igneous rocks. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Pyroxenite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Pyroxenite and Marble are listed below.

For Pyroxenite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Marble,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Medium grained rock and Opaque rock