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Lherzolite and Marl Definition


Marl and Lherzolite Definition


Definition

Definition
Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions   
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   

History
  
  

Origin
France   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location   
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   

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Definition of Lherzolite and Marl

The general Lherzolite and Marl definition can be stated as: Lherzolite is a type of ultramafic igneous rock which contains essential olivine and clinopyroxene and orthopyroxene in equal proportions. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Lherzolite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Lherzolite and Marl. Get to know more information about Lherzolite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Lherzolite and Marl

The history of Lherzolite 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.

Lherzolite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Lherzolite and Marl

Along with Lherzolite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Lherzolite and Marl. Etymology of Lherzolite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Lherzolite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Lherzolite is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location while that of Marl is From the Lherz Massif, an alpine peridotite complex, at Étang de Lers, near Massat in the French Pyrenees; Lherz is the archaic spelling of this location. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Lherzolite and Marl are listed below.

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