Rhyolite and Marble Definition

Definition of Rhyolite and Marble

The general Rhyolite and Marble definition can be stated as: Rhyolite is a fine-grained igneous rock which is rich in silica. 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 Rhyolite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Rhyolite and Marble. Get to know more information about Rhyolite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Rhyolite and Marble

The history of Rhyolite 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.

Rhyolite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Rhyolite and Marble

Along with Rhyolite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Rhyolite and Marble. Etymology of Rhyolite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Rhyolite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Rhyolite is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone while that of Marble is From German Rhyolit, from Greek rhuax lava stream + lithos stone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Rhyolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Rhyolite and Marble are listed below.

For Rhyolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• 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