Serpentinite and Marble Definition

Definition of Serpentinite and Marble

The general Serpentinite and Marble definition can be stated as: A hydration and metamorphic transformation of ultramafic rock from the Earth's mantle is called as serpentinization, a group of minerals is formed by serpentinization compose rock 'serpentinite'.. 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 Serpentinite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Serpentinite and Marble. Get to know more information about Serpentinite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Serpentinite and Marble

The history of Serpentinite 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.

Serpentinite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Serpentinite and Marble

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

For Serpentinite,

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