Marl and Nepheline Syenite Definition

Definition of Marl and Nepheline Syenite

The general Marl and Nepheline Syenite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Nepheline Syenite is a holocrystalline plutonic rock resembling syenite but containing nepheline and lacking quartz. Along with definition of Marl and Nepheline Syenite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Nepheline Syenite. Get to know more information about Marl and Nepheline Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Nepheline Syenite

The history of Marl and Nepheline Syenite 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 Nepheline Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Nepheline Syenite

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

For Marl,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Nepheline Syenite,

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