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Definition

Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime

History

Origin

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Discoverer

William Smith

Etymology

From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia

Class

Sedimentary Rocks

Sub-Class

Durable Rock, Soft Rock

Family

Group

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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 comes under Sedimentary Rocks. All have similar properties and formation process. Along with Marl Definition, know more about the History of Marl, Etymology of Marl in next sections.