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Marl and Ijolite Definition


Ijolite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Finland, Europe   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From the first syllable of the Finnish words Ii-vaara, Iijoki, &c. commonly used geographical names in Finland, and the Gr. Xiflos, a stone   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Marl and Ijolite

The general Marl and Ijolite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Ijolite is an intrusive igneous rock which is composed mainly of nepheline and an alkali pyroxene, usually aegirine-augite. Along with definition of Marl and Ijolite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Ijolite. Get to know more information about Marl and Ijolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Ijolite

The history of Marl and Ijolite 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 Ijolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Ijolite

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

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