Peridotite and Marl Definition

Definition of Peridotite and Marl

The general Peridotite and Marl definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Peridotite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Marl. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Peridotite and Marl

The history of Peridotite 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.

Peridotite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Peridotite and Marl

Along with Peridotite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Marl. Etymology of Peridotite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Marl is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Peridotite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Marl are listed below.

For Peridotite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Coarse 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