Marl and Wehrlite Definition

Definition of Marl and Wehrlite

The general Marl and Wehrlite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, Wehrlite is an ultramafic and ultrabasic rock that is a mixture of olivine and clinopyroxene. It is a subdivision of the peridotites. Along with definition of Marl and Wehrlite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Wehrlite. Get to know more information about Marl and Wehrlite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Marl and Wehrlite

The history of Marl and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Wehrlite

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

For Marl,

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

For Wehrlite,

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