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Marl and Syenite Definition


Syenite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From French syénite, from Latin Syenites (lapis ) (stone) of Syene   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

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 Syenite

The general Marl and Syenite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Syenite is a coarse-grained igneous rock which is composed mainly of alkali feldspar and various ferromagnesian minerals. Along with definition of Marl and Syenite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Syenite. Get to know more information about Marl and Syenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Syenite

The history of Marl and Syenite 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 Syenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Syenite

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

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