Anorthosite and Marl Definition

Definition of Anorthosite and Marl

The general Anorthosite and Marl definition can be stated as: Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Anorthosite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Anorthosite and Marl. Get to know more information about Anorthosite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Anorthosite and Marl

The history of Anorthosite 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.

Anorthosite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Anorthosite and Marl

Along with Anorthosite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Anorthosite and Marl. Etymology of Anorthosite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Anorthosite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Anorthosite is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1 while that of Marl is From French anorthose plagioclase + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Anorthosite and Marl are listed below.

For Anorthosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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