Marl and Sandstone Definition

Definition of Marl and Sandstone

The general Marl and Sandstone definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Sandstone is defined as a rock which is composed of sand-sized grains of various minerals mostly of uniform size and often are smooth and rounded. Along with definition of Marl and Sandstone, get to know about Properties of Marl and Sandstone. Get to know more information about Marl and Sandstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Sandstone

The history of Marl and Sandstone 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 Sandstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Sandstone

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

For Marl,

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

For Sandstone,

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