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Dolomite and Marl Definition


Marl and Dolomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   

History
  
  

Origin
Southern Alps, France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Dolomieu   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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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.

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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.

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