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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime
Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix
1.3 History
1.3.2 Origin
Unknown
Scotland
1.4.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.5 Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia
From Alkalic Igneous complex near Loch Borralan in northwest Scotland
1.6 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
1.6.2 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock
1.7 Family
1.7.1 Group
Not Applicable
Plutonic
1.8 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Earthy
Granular
2.2 Color
Beige, Brown, Green, Grey, White
Brown, Buff, Cream, Green, Grey, Pink, White
2.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
3.1.2 Water Resistant
3.1.3 Scratch Resistant
3.1.4 Stain Resistant
3.1.5 Wind Resistant
3.1.6 Acid Resistant
3.2 Appearance
Rough and Dull
Banded and Foilated
4 Uses
4.1 Architecture
4.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Floor Tiles
Countertops, Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Homes, Interior Decoration
4.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, Roof Tiles
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Paving Stone, Garden Decoration, Office Buildings
4.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
4.2 Industry
4.2.1 Construction Industry
Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Raw material for the manufacture of mortar
As Dimension Stone, Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Making natural cement, Manufacture of Magnesium and Dolomite Refractories, Production of Glass and Ceramics
4.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
4.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Sculpture, Small Figurines
Artifacts
4.4 Other Uses
4.4.1 Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork, Soil Conditioner
Cemetery Markers
5 Types
5.1 Types
Clay Marl ,Blue Marl, Red Marl, High Bank Marl, Shell Layer Marl, Under Shell Layer Marl, Sand Marl, Green Marl, Grey Marl and Clayey Marl
Not Available
5.2 Features
Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock, Splintery, Very fine grained rock
Application of acids on the surface causes cloudy frosting, Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Dissolves in hydrochloric acid, Is one of the oldest rock
5.3 Archaeological Significance
5.3.1 Monuments
Not Yet Used
Used
5.3.2 Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
5.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Used
5.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
5.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
5.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
5.3.7 Figurines
Used
Used
5.4 Fossils
Present
Absent
6 Formation
6.1 Formation
Marl forms when very fine-grained clay particles are deposited in water which settles at the bottom of water bodies and are compacted by overlying sediment; the water squeezes out and hence forming Marl rock.
Borolanites are formed due to alkaline igneous activities and are generally formed in thick continental crustal areas or in Cordilleran subduction zones.
6.2 Composition
6.2.1 Mineral Content
Calcite, Clay, Dolomite, Gypsum, Micas, Pyrite, Quartz
Albite, Amphibole, Biotite, Cancrinite, Feldspar, Hornblende, Plagioclase, Pyroxene, Sodalite
6.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
6.3 Transformation
6.3.1 Metamorphism
6.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Regional Metamorphism
6.3.3 Weathering
6.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Chemical Weathering, Mechanical Weathering
6.3.5 Erosion
6.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Wind Erosion
7 Properties
7.1 Physical Properties
7.1.1 Hardness
2-35.5-6
Coal
1 7
7.1.8 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
7.1.9 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
7.1.10 Streak
White
White
7.1.11 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
7.1.12 Luster
Dull
Greasy to Dull
7.1.13 Compressive Strength
NA150.00 N/mm2
What Is Obsidian
0.15 450
7.1.18 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor
7.1.20 Toughness
2.6
Not Available
7.1.21 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.82.6
Granite
0 8.4
7.1.22 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
7.1.23 Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm32.6 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
7.3 Thermal Properties
7.3.1 Specific Heat Capacity
NANA
What Is Granulite
0.14 3.2
8.3.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
9 Reserves
9.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
9.1.1 Asia
India, Pakistan, Russia
Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Vietnam
9.1.2 Africa
Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa
Angola, Egypt, Madagascar, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa
9.1.3 Europe
Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland
Andorra, Finland, France, Great Britain, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden
9.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Greenland
9.2 Deposits in Western Continents
9.2.1 North America
USA
Canada, USA
9.2.2 South America
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay, Venezuela
9.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
9.3.1 Australia
New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia
New Zealand, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia

All about Marl and Borolanite Properties

Know all about Marl and Borolanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Borolanite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Marl is Earthy whereas that of Borolanite is Granular. Marl appears Rough and Dull and Borolanite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Marl is dull while that of Borolanite is greasy to dull. Marl is available in beige, brown, green, grey, white colors whereas Borolanite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Marl are creating artwork, soil conditioner and that of Borolanite are cemetery markers.