Carbonatite and Marl Definition

Definition of Carbonatite and Marl

The general Carbonatite and Marl definition can be stated as: Carbonatite is intrusive or extrusive igneous rock which is defined by mineralogic composition, consisting of greater than 50 percent carbonate minerals. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Carbonatite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Carbonatite and Marl. Get to know more information about Carbonatite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Carbonatite and Marl

The history of Carbonatite 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.

Carbonatite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Carbonatite and Marl

Along with Carbonatite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Carbonatite and Marl. Etymology of Carbonatite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Carbonatite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Carbonatite is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals while that of Marl is From any intrusive igneous rock, having a majority of carbonate minerals. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Carbonatite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Carbonatite and Marl are listed below.

For Carbonatite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine 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