Marl and Tuff Definition

Definition of Marl and Tuff

The general Marl and Tuff definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Tuff is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Along with definition of Marl and Tuff, get to know about Properties of Marl and Tuff. Get to know more information about Marl and Tuff origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Tuff

The history of Marl and Tuff 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 Tuff Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Tuff

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

For Marl,

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

For Tuff,

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