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All about Lignite and Marl Properties

Know all about Lignite and Marl properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Lignite and Marl belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Lignite is Amorphous, Glassy whereas that of Marl is Earthy. Lignite appears Veined or Pebbled and Marl appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Lignite is dull to vitreous to submetallic while that of Marl is dull. Lignite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors whereas Marl is available in beige, brown, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Lignite are electricity generation and that of Marl are creating artwork, soil conditioner.

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