Marl and Flint Definition

Definition of Marl and Flint

The general Marl and Flint definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Marl and Flint, get to know about Properties of Marl and Flint. Get to know more information about Marl and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Flint

The history of Marl and Flint 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 Flint Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Flint

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

For Marl,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Flint,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock