Definition
A carbonate rock which is matrix supported and contains over 10% allochems in a carbonate mud matrix.
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime
History
Origin
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Discoverer
Unknown
William Smith
Etymology
From the English mud and stone, from low German mudde and stainaz
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia
Class
Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Family
Group
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Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock