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Marl and Jadeitite Definition


Jadeitite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Metamorphic Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Marl and Jadeitite

The general Marl and Jadeitite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. Along with definition of Marl and Jadeitite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Jadeitite. Get to know more information about Marl and Jadeitite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Jadeitite

The history of Marl and Jadeitite 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 Jadeitite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Jadeitite

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

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