Marl and Rhomb Porphyry Definition

Definition of Marl and Rhomb Porphyry

The general Marl and Rhomb Porphyry definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Rhomb-porphyry is a porphyritic igneous rock with abundant wedge or lens shaped anorthoclase or feldspar phenocrysts. Along with definition of Marl and Rhomb Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Marl and Rhomb Porphyry. Get to know more information about Marl and Rhomb Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Rhomb Porphyry

The history of Marl and Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

Marl and Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry. In this section, you will know about Marl and Rhomb Porphyry Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Marl and Rhomb Porphyry are Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Marl and Rhomb Porphyry discoverer. The discoverer of Marl and Rhomb Porphyry are Unknown.

Etymology of Marl and Rhomb Porphyry

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

For Marl,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Rhomb Porphyry,

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