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Marl and Pyrolite Definition


Pyrolite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From the chemical and mineralogical composition of the upper mantle of the Earth   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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

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Definition of Marl and Pyrolite

The general Marl and Pyrolite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Pyrolite is an igneous rock consisting of about three parts of peridotite and one part of basalt. Along with definition of Marl and Pyrolite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Pyrolite. Get to know more information about Marl and Pyrolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Pyrolite

The history of Marl and Pyrolite 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 Pyrolite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Pyrolite

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

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