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Marl and Benmoreite Definition


Benmoreite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Isle of Mull, Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Ben More   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From the name of discoverer, Ben More   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Marl and Benmoreite

The general Marl and Benmoreite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, An iron rich extrusive rock found as a member of the alkali basalt magma series. Along with definition of Marl and Benmoreite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Benmoreite. Get to know more information about Marl and Benmoreite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Benmoreite

The history of Marl and Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Benmoreite

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

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