Marl and Shoshonite Definition

Definition of Marl and Shoshonite

The general Marl and Shoshonite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Shoshonite is a basaltic rock, properly a potassic trachyandesite, composed of olivine, augite and plagioclase phenocrysts in a groundmass with calcic plagioclase and sanidine and some dark-colored volcanic glass. Along with definition of Marl and Shoshonite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Shoshonite. Get to know more information about Marl and Shoshonite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Shoshonite

The history of Marl and Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Shoshonite

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

For Marl,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Shoshonite,

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