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Limestone and Marl Definition


Marl and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Unknown   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Limestone and Marl

The general Limestone and Marl definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Limestone and Marl, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Marl. Get to know more information about Limestone and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Limestone and Marl

The history of Limestone 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.

Limestone and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Limestone and Marl

Along with Limestone and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Marl. Etymology of Limestone and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Marl is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone and Marl belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Marl are listed below.

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