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Siltstone and Marl Definition


Marl and Siltstone Definition


Definition

Definition
Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt   
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   

History
  
  

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz   
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Siltstone and Marl

The general Siltstone and Marl definition can be stated as: Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Siltstone and Marl, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Marl. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Siltstone and Marl

The history of Siltstone 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.

Siltstone and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Marl

Along with Siltstone and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Siltstone and Marl. Etymology of Siltstone and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Siltstone and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Siltstone is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz while that of Marl is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Siltstone and Marl belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Siltstone and Marl are listed below.

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