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Suevite and Marble Definition


Marble and Suevite Definition


Definition

Definition
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   
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
Canada, Germany   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
No etymologies found   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Suevite and Marble

The general Suevite and Marble definition can be stated as: During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. 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 Suevite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Suevite and Marble. Get to know more information about Suevite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Suevite and Marble

The history of Suevite 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.

Suevite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Suevite and Marble

Along with Suevite and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Suevite and Marble. Etymology of Suevite and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Suevite and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Suevite is No etymologies found while that of Marble is No etymologies found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Suevite and Marble belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Suevite and Marble are listed below.

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