Home

Igneous Rocks + -

Fossil Rocks + -

Metamorphic Rocks + -

Durable Rocks + -

Medium Grained Rocks + -

Compare Rocks


Essexite  and Marl Definition


Marl and Essexite  Definition


Definition

Definition
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   

History
  
  

Origin
USA   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

Texture >>
<< Summary

Definition of Essexite  and Marl

The general Essexite  and Marl definition can be stated as: Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Essexite  and Marl, get to know about Properties of Essexite  and Marl. Get to know more information about Essexite  and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

Compare Igneous Rocks

History of Essexite  and Marl

The history of Essexite  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.

Essexite  and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Essexite  and Marl

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

For Essexite ,

For Marl,

Igneous Rocks

Igneous Rocks

» More Igneous Rocks

Compare Igneous Rocks

» More Compare Igneous Rocks