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Marl and Nephelinite Definition


Nephelinite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Brazil   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
from French néphéline, from Greek nephelē   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marl and Nephelinite

The general Marl and Nephelinite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Nephelinite is a fine-grained or aphanitic igneous rock made up almost entirely of nepheline and clinopyroxene (variety augite).. Along with definition of Marl and Nephelinite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Nephelinite. Get to know more information about Marl and Nephelinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Nephelinite

The history of Marl and Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Nephelinite

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

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