Vogesite and Marble Definition

Definition of Vogesite and Marble

The general Vogesite and Marble definition can be stated as: Vogesite is a porphyritic alkaline igneous rock and is a variety of Lamprophyre which is dominated by essential amphibole, usually hornblende, and potassic feldspar. 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 Vogesite and Marble, get to know about Properties of Vogesite and Marble. Get to know more information about Vogesite and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Vogesite and Marble

The history of Vogesite 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.

Vogesite and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Vogesite and Marble

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

For Vogesite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, 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