Oolite and Marl Definition

Definition of Oolite and Marl

The general Oolite and Marl definition can be stated as: Oolite is a sedimentary rock formed from ooids, spherical grains which are composed of concentric layers of calcite. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Oolite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Oolite and Marl. Get to know more information about Oolite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Oolite and Marl

The history of Oolite 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.

Oolite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Oolite and Marl

Along with Oolite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Oolite and Marl. Etymology of Oolite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Oolite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Oolite is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime while that of Marl is From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit. A rock consisting of fine grains of carbonate of lime. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Oolite and Marl belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Oolite and Marl are listed below.

For Oolite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine 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