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Marl and Eclogite Definition


Eclogite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
René Just Haüy   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From French, Greek eklogē selection with reference to the selective content of the rock + -ite1   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic 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   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marl and Eclogite

The general Marl and Eclogite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Eclogite is an extreme metamorphic rock, formed by regional metamorphism of basalt rock under very high pressure and temperature. Along with definition of Marl and Eclogite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Eclogite. Get to know more information about Marl and Eclogite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Eclogite

The history of Marl and Eclogite 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 Eclogite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Eclogite

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

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