Marl and Hornblendite Definition

Definition of Marl and Hornblendite

The general Marl and Hornblendite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Hornblendite is a type of igneous plutonic rock consisting mainly of amphibole hornblende and is a type of Amphibolite rock. Along with definition of Marl and Hornblendite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Hornblendite. Get to know more information about Marl and Hornblendite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Hornblendite

The history of Marl and Hornblendite 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 Hornblendite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Hornblendite

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

For Marl,

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

For Hornblendite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock