Formation of Marl
Marl forms when very fine-grained clay particles are deposited in water which settles at the bottom of water bodies and are compacted by overlying sediment; the water squeezes out and hence forming Marl rock.
Calcite, Clay, Dolomite, Gypsum, Micas, Pyrite, Quartz
Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Marl Formation
Marl formation took place millions of years ago. There are a variety of Marl Uses and the Marl Reserves are found in many countries around the world. The rocks in the earth’s crust continuously undergo changes in their composition which leads to formation of other rocks. Each rock has a unique formation process. Formation of Marl is explained below:
- Marl forms when very fine-grained clay particles are deposited in water which settles at the bottom of water bodies and are compacted by overlying sediment; the water squeezes out and hence forming Marl rock.
Along with Marl Formation, also learn about Marl composition and transformation in the next section.