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Marl and Lamprophyre Definition


Lamprophyre and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From Greek lampros bright and shining + porphureos purple   

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, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marl and Lamprophyre

The general Marl and Lamprophyre definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Lamprophyre is uncommon igneous rocks primarily occurring as dikes, lopoliths, laccoliths, stocks and small intrusions. Along with definition of Marl and Lamprophyre, get to know about Properties of Marl and Lamprophyre. Get to know more information about Marl and Lamprophyre origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Lamprophyre

The history of Marl and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Lamprophyre

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

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