Marlstone (Noun)
Meaning
Metamorphic rock with approximately the same composition as marl.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The formation of marlstone often involves the alteration of pre-existing limestone or dolostone under increasing heat and pressure.
- Marlstone is a type of metamorphic rock that can exhibit varied forms of foliation depending on the degree of metamorphism.
- Geologists have discovered extensive deposits of marlstone along a fault line where clay-rich marl was subjected to intense pressure.
- The altered marlstone displayed striking similarities in mineral composition to its sedimentary counterparts.
- Marlstone slabs polished to reveal their internal structures are highly sought after for architectural and decorative purposes.