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Marl and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Marl and Arkose

The general Marl and Arkose definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Marl and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Marl and Arkose. Get to know more information about Marl and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Arkose

The history of Marl and Arkose 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 Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Arkose

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

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