Metapelite and Marl Definition

Definition of Metapelite and Marl

The general Metapelite and Marl definition can be stated as: Metapelite is an old and currently not widely used field geological term for a clay rich fine-grained clastic sediment or sedimentary rock, i.e. mud or a mudstone. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Metapelite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Metapelite and Marl. Get to know more information about Metapelite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Metapelite and Marl

The history of Metapelite and Marl 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.

Metapelite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Metapelite and Marl

Along with Metapelite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Metapelite and Marl. Etymology of Metapelite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Metapelite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Metapelite is From Pelos or clay in Greek while that of Marl is From Pelos or clay in Greek. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Metapelite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Metapelite and Marl are listed below.

For Metapelite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Marl,

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