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Marl and Dolomite Definition


Dolomite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Southern Alps, France   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Dolomieu   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From French, from the name of Dolomieu (1750–1801), the French geologist who discovered the rock   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Marl and Dolomite

The general Marl and Dolomite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Dolomite is a sedimentary rock containing more than 50 percent of the mineral dolomite by weight. Along with definition of Marl and Dolomite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Dolomite. Get to know more information about Marl and Dolomite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Dolomite

The history of Marl and Dolomite 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 Dolomite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Dolomite

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

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