Marl and Soapstone Definition

Definition of Marl and Soapstone

The general Marl and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Marl and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Marl and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Marl and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Soapstone

The history of Marl and Soapstone 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 Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Soapstone

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

For Marl,

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

For Soapstone,

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