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Marl and Mangerite Definition


Mangerite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
Not Available   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

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Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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 Mangerite

The general Marl and Mangerite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Mangerite is a plutonic intrusive igneous rock, which is essentially a hypersthene-bearing monzonite. Along with definition of Marl and Mangerite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Mangerite. Get to know more information about Marl and Mangerite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Mangerite

The history of Marl and Mangerite 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 Mangerite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Mangerite

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

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