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Wackestone and Marble Definition


Marble and Wackestone Definition


Definition

Definition
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.  
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
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Egypt  

Discoverer
Unknown  
Unknown  

Etymology
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz  
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, Soft Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

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

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Definition of Wackestone and Marble

The general Wackestone and Marble definition can be stated as: A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.. 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 Wackestone and Marble, get to know about Properties of Wackestone and Marble. Get to know more information about Wackestone and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Wackestone and Marble

The history of Wackestone 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.

Wackestone and Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Wackestone and Marble

Along with Wackestone and Marble definition, know more about the etymology of Wackestone and Marble. Etymology of Wackestone and Marble gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Wackestone and Formation of Marble. The etymology of Wackestone is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz while that of Marble is From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Wackestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Marble belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Wackestone and Marble are listed below.

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