Shale and Marl Definition

Definition of Shale and Marl

The general Shale and Marl definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Shale and Marl, get to know about Properties of Shale and Marl. Get to know more information about Shale and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Marl

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Marl

Along with Shale and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Marl. Etymology of Shale and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Marl is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale and Marl belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Marl are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• 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