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Marl and Phonolite Definition


Phonolite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From the Greek meaning sounding stone because of the metallic sound it produces if an unfractured plate is hit   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Marl and Phonolite

The general Marl and Phonolite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Phonolite is an uncommon extrusive igneous rock volcanic rock of intermediate chemical composition between felsic and mafic. Along with definition of Marl and Phonolite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Phonolite. Get to know more information about Marl and Phonolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Phonolite

The history of Marl and Phonolite 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 Phonolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Phonolite

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

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