Amphibolite and Marl Definition

Definition of Amphibolite and Marl

The general Amphibolite and Marl definition can be stated as: Amphibolite can be defined as a granular metamorphic rock which mainly consist of hornblende and plagioclase. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Amphibolite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Amphibolite and Marl. Get to know more information about Amphibolite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Amphibolite and Marl

The history of Amphibolite and Marl 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.

Amphibolite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Amphibolite and Marl

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

For Amphibolite,

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

For Marl,

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