The general Turbidite and Travertine definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. Along with definition of Turbidite and Travertine, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Travertine. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Travertine origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Turbidite and Travertine 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.
Turbidite and Travertine definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Travertine. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Travertine Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Travertine is Italy. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Travertine discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Travertine is Marcus Vitruvius Pollio.
Along with Turbidite and Travertine definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Travertine. Etymology of Turbidite and Travertine gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Travertine. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Travertine is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Turbidite and Travertine belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Travertine are listed below.
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