Marl and Tephrite Definition

Definition of Marl and Tephrite

The general Marl and Tephrite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Tephrite is an aphanitic to porphyritic textured, volcanic igneous rock. Along with definition of Marl and Tephrite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Tephrite. Get to know more information about Marl and Tephrite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Tephrite

The history of Marl and Tephrite 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 Tephrite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Tephrite

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

For Marl,

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

For Tephrite,

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