×

Marl
Marl




ADD
Compare

Marl Definition

Add ⊕

Definition

Definition

Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime

History

Origin

-

Discoverer

William Smith

Etymology

From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia

Class

Sedimentary Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

Family

Group

-

Other Categories

Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Define Marl

Marl is one of the important type of rocks. If we have to define Marl in general, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Marl comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All Sedimentary Rocks have similar properties and formation process. Along with Marl Definition, know more about the History of Marl, Etymology of Marl in next sections.