Travertine and Marble Definition

Definition of Travertine and Marble

The general Travertine and Marble definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. 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 Travertine and Marble, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Marble. Get to know more information about Travertine and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Travertine and Marble

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Marble

Along with Travertine and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Marble. Etymology of Travertine and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Marble is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Marble are listed below.

For Travertine,

• 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