Marl and Marble Definition

Definition of Marl and Marble

The general Marl and Marble definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock which is composed of recrystallized carbonate which is formed when limestone is exposed to high temperatures and pressures over a long time. Along with definition of Marl and Marble, get to know about Properties of Marl and Marble. Get to know more information about Marl and Marble origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Marble

The history of Marl and Marble 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 Marble Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Marble

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

For Marl,

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

For Marble,

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