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Marl and Granulite Definition


Granulite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Central Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From Latin granulum, a little grain or fine grained   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Marl and Granulite

The general Marl and Granulite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Granulite is fine to medium grained metamorphic rock with a granular of polygonal crystals.. Along with definition of Marl and Granulite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Granulite. Get to know more information about Marl and Granulite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Granulite

The history of Marl and Granulite 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 Granulite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Granulite

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

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