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Skarn and Marl Definition


Marl and Skarn Definition


Definition

Definition
Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin   
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   

History
  
  

Origin
USA, Australia   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Tornebohm   
Unknown   

Etymology
From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.   
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   

Class
Metamorphic 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 Skarn and Marl

The general Skarn and Marl definition can be stated as: Skarns are formed during regional or contact metamorphism and from a variety of metasomatic processes involving fluids of magmatic, metamorphic, and/or marine origin. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Skarn and Marl, get to know about Properties of Skarn and Marl. Get to know more information about Skarn and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Skarn and Marl

The history of Skarn 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.

Skarn and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Skarn and Marl

Along with Skarn and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Skarn and Marl. Etymology of Skarn and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Skarn and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Skarn is From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock. while that of Marl is From an old Swedish mining term originally used to describe a type of silicate gangue or waste rock.. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Skarn and Marl are listed below.

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