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Marl and Argillite Definition


Argillite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime  
Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate  

History
  
  

Origin
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Discoverer
William Smith  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia  
From Latin Argilla (clay) and -ite in English which became agrilla+ -ite = Argillite  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock  
Durable Rock, Soft Rock  

Family
  
  

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

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Definition of Marl and Argillite

The general Marl and Argillite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Argillites are highly compact sedimentary or slightly metamorphosed rocks that consist largely or wholly of particles of clay or silt but lack the fissility of shale or the cleavage characteristic of slate. Along with definition of Marl and Argillite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Argillite. Get to know more information about Marl and Argillite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Argillite

The history of Marl and Argillite 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 Argillite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Argillite

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

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