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Marl Definition



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Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime 0

History
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Origin
Unknown 0

Discoverer
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Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia 0

Class
Sedimentary Rocks 0

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock 0

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Group
Not Applicable 0

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Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock 0

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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.

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