Marl and Skarn Definition

Definition of Marl and Skarn

The general Marl and Skarn definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. Along with definition of Marl and Skarn, get to know about Properties of Marl and Skarn. Get to know more information about Marl and Skarn origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Skarn

The history of Marl and Skarn 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 Skarn Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Skarn

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

For Marl,

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

For Skarn,

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