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Suevite and Marl Definition


Marl and Suevite Definition


Definition

Definition
During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.   
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   

History
  
  

Origin
Canada, Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
No etymologies found   
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Suevite and Marl

The general Suevite and Marl definition can be stated as: During the impact melted material forming a breccia containing glass and crystal or lithic fragments together form Suevite rock.. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Suevite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Suevite and Marl. Get to know more information about Suevite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Suevite and Marl

The history of Suevite 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.

Suevite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Suevite and Marl

Along with Suevite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Suevite and Marl. Etymology of Suevite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Suevite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Suevite is No etymologies found while that of Marl is No etymologies found. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Marl belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Suevite and Marl are listed below.

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