Sandstone and Marble Definition

Definition of Sandstone and Marble

The general Sandstone and Marble definition can be stated as: Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. 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 Sandstone and Marble, get to know about Properties of Sandstone and Marble. Get to know more information about Sandstone and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Sandstone and Marble

The history of Sandstone 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.

Sandstone and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Sandstone and Marble

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

For Sandstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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