Arkose and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Arkose and Turbidite

The general Arkose and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Arkose and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Arkose and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Arkose and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Arkose and Turbidite

The history of Arkose and Turbidite 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.

Arkose and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

Arkose and Turbidite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Arkose and Turbidite. In this section, you will know about Arkose and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Arkose is France whereas Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins. It is interesting to know the name of Arkose and Turbidite discoverer. The Discoverer of Arkose is Alexandre Brongniart and the discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma.

Etymology of Arkose and Turbidite

Along with Arkose and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Arkose and Turbidite. Etymology of Arkose and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Arkose and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Arkose is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones while that of Turbidite is From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Arkose and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Arkose and Turbidite are listed below.

For Arkose,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock