Marl and Websterite Definition

Definition of Marl and Websterite

The general Marl and Websterite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Websterite is ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that consists of roughly equal proportions of orthopyroxene and clinopyroxene. It is a special type of pyroxenite.. Along with definition of Marl and Websterite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Websterite. Get to know more information about Marl and Websterite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Websterite

The history of Marl and Websterite 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 Websterite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Websterite

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

For Marl,

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

For Websterite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock