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Shale and Marble Definition


Marble and Shale Definition


Definition

Definition
Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles   
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
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Shale and Marble

The general Shale and Marble definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. 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 Shale and Marble, get to know about Properties of Shale and Marble. Get to know more information about Shale and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Shale and Marble

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Marble

Along with Shale and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Marble. Etymology of Shale and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Marble is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Marble are listed below.

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