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1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime
Laterite rock is a type of Sedimentary rock which is rich in iron and aluminium, formed in hot and wet tropical areas
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
Unknown
India
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton
1.3 Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia
From Latin later brick, tile + -ite1
1.4 Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
2 Texture
2.1 Texture
Earthy
Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic
2.2 Color
Beige, Brown, Green, Grey, White
Brown, Buff, Red
2.3 Maintenance
Less
Less
2.4 Durability
Durable
Durable
2.4.1 Water Resistant
2.4.2 Scratch Resistant
2.4.3 Stain Resistant
2.4.4 Wind Resistant
2.4.5 Acid Resistant
2.5 Appearance
Rough and Dull
Rough and Banded
3 Uses
3.1 Architecture
3.1.1 Interior Uses
Decorative Aggregates, Floor Tiles
Decorative Aggregates, Flooring, Interior Decoration
3.1.2 Exterior Uses
As Building Stone, Roof Tiles
As Building Stone, As Facing Stone, Garden Decoration
3.1.3 Other Architectural Uses
Curbing
Curbing
3.2 Industry
3.2.1 Construction Industry
Cement Manufacture, Construction Aggregate, for Road Aggregate, Making natural cement, Raw material for the manufacture of mortar
Cobblestones, for Road Aggregate, Landscaping, Roadstone
3.2.2 Medical Industry
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
3.3 Antiquity Uses
Artifacts, Jewellery, Sculpture, Small Figurines
Artifacts, Monuments, Sculpture
3.4 Other Uses
3.4.1 Commercial Uses
Creating Artwork, Soil Conditioner
An Oil and Gas Reservoir, Source of bauxite, Used in aquariums
4 Types
4.1 Types
Clay Marl ,Blue Marl, Red Marl, High Bank Marl, Shell Layer Marl, Under Shell Layer Marl, Sand Marl, Green Marl, Grey Marl and Clayey Marl
Not Available
4.2 Features
Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock, Splintery, Very fine grained rock
Is one of the oldest rock, Very fine grained rock
4.3 Archaeological Significance
4.3.1 Monuments
Not Yet Used
Used
4.3.2 Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
4.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Used
4.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
4.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
4.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
4.3.7 Figurines
Used
Used
4.4 Fossils
Present
Present
5 Formation
5.1 Formation
Marl forms when very fine-grained clay particles are deposited in water which settles at the bottom of water bodies and are compacted by overlying sediment; the water squeezes out and hence forming Marl rock.
Laterite is a type of sedimentary rock which is generally a reddish weathering product of basalt.
5.2 Composition
5.2.1 Mineral Content
Calcite, Clay, Dolomite, Gypsum, Micas, Pyrite, Quartz
Aluminum Oxides, Biotite, Hematite, Hornblade, Iron Oxides, Manganese Oxides, Micas, Muscovite or Illite, Plagioclase, Pyroxene
5.2.2 Compound Content
Aluminium Oxide, NaCl, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, Silicon Dioxide
Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, MgO, MnO, Sodium Oxide, Phosphorus Pentoxide, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide
5.3 Transformation
5.3.1 Metamorphism
5.3.2 Types of Metamorphism
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
5.3.3 Weathering
5.3.4 Types of Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
Biological Weathering, Chemical Weathering
5.3.5 Erosion
5.3.6 Types of Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Coastal Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
Chemical Erosion, Water Erosion, Wind Erosion
6 Properties
6.1 Physical Properties
6.1.1 Hardness
2-32
Coal
1 7
6.1.2 Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
6.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
6.1.4 Streak
White
White
6.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
6.1.6 Luster
Dull
Dull
6.1.7 Compressive Strength
NANA
What Is Obsidian
0.15 450
6.1.8 Cleavage
Not Available
Not Applicable
6.1.9 Toughness
2.6
Not Available
6.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8Not Available
Granite
0 8.4
6.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
6.1.12 Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3Not Available
Granite
0 1400
6.2 Thermal Properties
6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
NANA
What Is Granulite
0.14 3.2
6.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
7 Reserves
7.1 Deposits in Eastern Continents
7.1.1 Asia
India, Pakistan, Russia
India
7.1.2 Africa
Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, South Africa
East Africa, Western Africa
7.1.3 Europe
Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland
England, Romania, Scotland
7.1.4 Others
Not Yet Found
Not Yet Found
7.2 Deposits in Western Continents
7.2.1 North America
USA
Canada, USA
7.2.2 South America
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Not Yet Found
7.3 Deposits in Oceania Continent
7.3.1 Australia
New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia
Central Australia, Western Australia

All about Marl and Laterite Properties

Know all about Marl and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Marl and Laterite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Marl is Earthy whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Marl appears Rough and Dull and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Marl and Laterite is dull. Marl is available in beige, brown, green, grey, white colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Marl are creating artwork, soil conditioner and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.