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Marl and Jasperoid Definition


Jasperoid and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime  
Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks  

History
  
  

Origin
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USA  

Discoverer
William Smith  
Unknown  

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia  
From silica, the main mineral content of Jasperoid  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Sedimentary Rocks  

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

Family
  
  

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

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Definition of Marl and Jasperoid

The general Marl and Jasperoid definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Jasperoid is a rare, peculiar type of metasomatic alteration of rocks. Along with definition of Marl and Jasperoid, get to know about Properties of Marl and Jasperoid. Get to know more information about Marl and Jasperoid origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Jasperoid

The history of Marl and Jasperoid 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 Jasperoid Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Jasperoid

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

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