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Theralite and Marble Definition


Marble and Theralite Definition


Definition

Definition
Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline   
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 Greek to pursue   
From the Greek marmaros, shining stone and also from the English word marmoreal meaning marble-like   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Theralite and Marble

The general Theralite and Marble definition can be stated as: Theralite is a plutonic hylocrystalline igneous rock consisting of augite, olivine, calcic plagioclase and nepheline. 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 Theralite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Theralite and Marble. Get to know more information about Theralite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Theralite and Marble

The history of Theralite 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.

Theralite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Theralite and Marble

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

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