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Marl and Shonkinite Definition


Shonkinite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
USA   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US   

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   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marl and Shonkinite

The general Marl and Shonkinite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. Along with definition of Marl and Shonkinite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Shonkinite. Get to know more information about Marl and Shonkinite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Shonkinite

The history of Marl and Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Shonkinite

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

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