Shonkinite and Marl Definition

Definition of Shonkinite and Marl

The general Shonkinite and Marl definition can be stated as: Shonkinite is a rare, dark-coloured and intrusive igneous rock which contains augite and orthoclase feldspar as its primary constituents. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Shonkinite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Shonkinite and Marl. Get to know more information about Shonkinite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shonkinite and Marl

The history of Shonkinite 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.

Shonkinite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shonkinite and Marl

Along with Shonkinite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Shonkinite and Marl. Etymology of Shonkinite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shonkinite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Shonkinite is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US while that of Marl is From the name of Shonkin Sag ranges in the Highwood Mountains of north-central Montana, US. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shonkinite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shonkinite and Marl are listed below.

For Shonkinite,

• 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