Dolomite and Marl Definition

Definition of Dolomite and Marl

The general Dolomite and Marl definition can be stated as: Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Dolomite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Dolomite and Marl. Get to know more information about Dolomite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dolomite and Marl

The history of Dolomite 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.

Dolomite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Dolomite and Marl

Along with Dolomite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Dolomite and Marl. Etymology of Dolomite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dolomite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Dolomite is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock while that of Marl is From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dolomite and Marl belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dolomite and Marl are listed below.

For Dolomite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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