Marl and Peridotite Definition

Definition of Marl and Peridotite

The general Marl and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Marl and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Marl and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Peridotite

The history of Marl and Peridotite 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 Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Peridotite

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

For Marl,

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

For Peridotite,

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