Marl and Greenschist Definition

Definition of Marl and Greenschist

The general Marl and Greenschist definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Greenschist is a metamorphic rock that is formed under lowest temperatures and pressures and is usually produced by regional metamorphism. Along with definition of Marl and Greenschist, get to know about Properties of Marl and Greenschist. Get to know more information about Marl and Greenschist origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Greenschist

The history of Marl and Greenschist 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 Greenschist Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Greenschist

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

For Marl,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Greenschist,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock