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Marl and Teschenite Definition


Teschenite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Scotland   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From its occurrence near Teschen. now known as Cieszyn, Pol., Scotland   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marl and Teschenite

The general Marl and Teschenite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Teschenite is coarse- to fine-grained, dark-coloured intrusive igneous rock that usually occurs in sills, dikes and irregular masses and is always altered to some extent. Along with definition of Marl and Teschenite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Teschenite. Get to know more information about Marl and Teschenite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Teschenite

The history of Marl and Teschenite 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 Teschenite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Teschenite

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

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