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Epidosite and Marl Definition


Marl and Epidosite Definition


Definition

Definition
Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt  
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime  

History
  
  

Origin
-  
-  

Discoverer
Unknown  
William Smith  

Etymology
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From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia  

Class
Igneous Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic  
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Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock  

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Definition of Epidosite and Marl

The general Epidosite and Marl definition can be stated as: Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Epidosite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Epidosite and Marl. Get to know more information about Epidosite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Epidosite and Marl

The history of Epidosite 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.

Epidosite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Epidosite and Marl

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

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