The general Marl and Epidosite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Epidosite is a highly altered epidote and quartz bearing rock which is a type of metasomatite, essentially altered basalt. Along with definition of Marl and Epidosite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Epidosite. Get to know more information about Marl and Epidosite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Marl and Epidosite 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 Epidosite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Marl and Epidosite. In this section, you will know about Marl and Epidosite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Marl and Epidosite are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Marl and Epidosite discoverer. The discoverer of Marl and Epidosite are Unknown.
Along with Marl and Epidosite definition, know more about the etymology of Marl and Epidosite. Etymology of Marl and Epidosite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marl and Formation of Epidosite. The etymology of Marl is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia while that of Epidosite 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 Epidosite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marl and Epidosite are listed below.
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