Soapstone and Marl Definition

Definition of Soapstone and Marl

The general Soapstone and Marl definition can be stated as: It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Soapstone and Marl, get to know about Properties of Soapstone and Marl. Get to know more information about Soapstone and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Soapstone and Marl

The history of Soapstone 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.

Soapstone and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Soapstone and Marl

Along with Soapstone and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Soapstone and Marl. Etymology of Soapstone and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Soapstone and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Soapstone is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap while that of Marl is From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Soapstone and Marl are listed below.

For Soapstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft 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