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Marl and Porphyry Definition


Porphyry and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   

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 Porphyry

The general Marl and Porphyry definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Along with definition of Marl and Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Marl and Porphyry. Get to know more information about Marl and Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Porphyry

The history of Marl and Porphyry 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 Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Porphyry

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

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