Marl and Limestone Definition

Definition of Marl and Limestone

The general Marl and Limestone definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. Along with definition of Marl and Limestone, get to know about Properties of Marl and Limestone. Get to know more information about Marl and Limestone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Limestone

The history of Marl and Limestone 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 Limestone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Limestone

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

For Marl,

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

For Limestone,

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