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Marl and Migmatite Definition


Migmatite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime  
Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components  

History
  
  

Origin
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Southern Alps, France  

Discoverer
William Smith  
Jakob Sederholm  

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia  
From the Greek word migma which means a mixture  

Class
Sedimentary Rocks  
Metamorphic Rocks  

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock  
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock  

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Group
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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 Migmatite

The general Marl and Migmatite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Migmatite is typically a granitic rock within a metamorphic host rock which is composed of two intermingled but distinguishable components. Along with definition of Marl and Migmatite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Migmatite. Get to know more information about Marl and Migmatite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Migmatite

The history of Marl and Migmatite 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 Migmatite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Migmatite

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

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