Marl and Anorthosite Definition

Definition of Marl and Anorthosite

The general Marl and Anorthosite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Anorthosite is a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite or plagioclase. Along with definition of Marl and Anorthosite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Anorthosite. Get to know more information about Marl and Anorthosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Anorthosite

The history of Marl and Anorthosite 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.

Marl and Anorthosite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Anorthosite

Along with Marl and Anorthosite definition, know more about the etymology of Marl and Anorthosite. Etymology of Marl and Anorthosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marl and Formation of Anorthosite. The etymology of Marl is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia while that of Anorthosite is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marl and Anorthosite are listed below.

For Marl,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Anorthosite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock