Marl and Kimberlite Definition

Definition of Marl and Kimberlite

The general Marl and Kimberlite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Kimberlite is a rare, blue-tinged, coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock, which sometimes contains diamonds and is mostly found in South Africa and Siberia.. Along with definition of Marl and Kimberlite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Kimberlite. Get to know more information about Marl and Kimberlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Kimberlite

The history of Marl and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer

Marl and Kimberlite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Marl and Kimberlite. In this section, you will know about Marl and Kimberlite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Marl is whereas Origin of Kimberlite is Kimberley, South Africa. It is interesting to know the name of Marl and Kimberlite discoverer. The Discoverer of Marl is William Smith and the discoverer of Kimberlite is John W. Judd.

Etymology of Marl and Kimberlite

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

For Marl,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Kimberlite,

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