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Marl and Essexite  Definition


Essexite  and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From the locality in Essex County, Massachusetts,US   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Marl and Essexite 

The general Marl and Essexite  definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Essexite which is also known as nepheline monzogabbro, is a dark gray or black holocrystalline plutonic Iigneous Rock. Along with definition of Marl and Essexite , get to know about Properties of Marl and Essexite . Get to know more information about Marl and Essexite  origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Essexite 

The history of Marl and Essexite  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 Essexite  Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Essexite 

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

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