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Marl and Basanite  Definition


Basanite  and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From Latin basanites + -ite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard 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 Marl and Basanite 

The general Marl and Basanite  definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Basanite is a black basaltic rock which mainly contains plagioclase, augite, olivine and nepheline and is formerly used as a touchstone. Along with definition of Marl and Basanite , get to know about Properties of Marl and Basanite . Get to know more information about Marl and Basanite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Basanite 

The history of Marl and Basanite  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 Basanite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Basanite 

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

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