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Marl and Rhyodacite Definition


Rhyodacite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Rhyodacite is an extrusive volcanic rock intermediate in composition between dacite and rhyolite   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
Rhyo lite + dacite : a rock intermediate between rhyolite and dacite that is the extrusive equivalent of granodiorite   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Volcanic   

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

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Definition of Marl and Rhyodacite

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

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History of Marl and Rhyodacite

The history of Marl and Rhyodacite 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 Rhyodacite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Rhyodacite

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

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