Marl and Siltstone Definition

Definition of Marl and Siltstone

The general Marl and Siltstone definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. Along with definition of Marl and Siltstone, get to know about Properties of Marl and Siltstone. Get to know more information about Marl and Siltstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Siltstone

The history of Marl and Siltstone 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 Siltstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Siltstone

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

For Marl,

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

For Siltstone,

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