Scoria and Marl Definition

Definition of Scoria and Marl

The general Scoria and Marl definition can be stated as: Scoria is a dark-colored extrusive igneous rock with abundant round bubble-like cavities. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Scoria and Marl, get to know about Properties of Scoria and Marl. Get to know more information about Scoria and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Scoria and Marl

The history of Scoria 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.

Scoria and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Scoria and Marl

Along with Scoria and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Scoria and Marl. Etymology of Scoria and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Scoria and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Scoria is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung while that of Marl is From late Middle English (denoting slag from molten metal), from Greek skōria refuse, from skōr dung. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Scoria and Marl are listed below.

For Scoria,

• 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