Marl and Appinite Definition

Definition of Marl and Appinite

The general Marl and Appinite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Appinite is an igneous rock in which the crystals are so fine grained that individual minerals cannot be easily distinguished. Along with definition of Marl and Appinite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Appinite. Get to know more information about Marl and Appinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Appinite

The history of Marl and Appinite 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 Appinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Appinite

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

For Marl,

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

For Appinite,

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