Itacolumite and Marl Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Marl

The general Itacolumite and Marl definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Marl. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Marl

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Marl

Along with Itacolumite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Marl. Etymology of Itacolumite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Marl is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite and Marl belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Marl are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Marl,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock