Marl and Hornfels Definition

Definition of Marl and Hornfels

The general Marl and Hornfels definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Hornfels is a metamorphic rock formed by the contact between mudstone or other clay rich rock, and a hot igneous body, and represents a heat altered equivalent of the original rock. Along with definition of Marl and Hornfels, get to know about Properties of Marl and Hornfels. Get to know more information about Marl and Hornfels origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Hornfels

The history of Marl and Hornfels 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.

Marl and Hornfels Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Hornfels

Along with Marl and Hornfels definition, know more about the etymology of Marl and Hornfels. Etymology of Marl and Hornfels gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marl and Formation of Hornfels. The etymology of Marl is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia while that of Hornfels is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marl and Hornfels are listed below.

For Marl,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Hornfels,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock