Marl and Pegmatite Definition

Definition of Marl and Pegmatite

The general Marl and Pegmatite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Pegmatite rock is a holocrystalline, intrusive igneous rock which is composed of interlocking phaneritic crystals. Along with definition of Marl and Pegmatite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Pegmatite. Get to know more information about Marl and Pegmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Pegmatite

The history of Marl and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Pegmatite

Along with Marl and Pegmatite definition, know more about the etymology of Marl and Pegmatite. Etymology of Marl and Pegmatite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marl and Formation of Pegmatite. The etymology of Marl is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia while that of Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marl and Pegmatite are listed below.

For Marl,

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

For Pegmatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock