Chalk and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Chalk and Turbidite

The general Chalk and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Chalk and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Chalk and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Chalk and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Chalk and Turbidite

The history of Chalk 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.

Chalk and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Chalk and Turbidite

Along with Chalk and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Chalk and Turbidite. Etymology of Chalk and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Chalk and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Chalk is From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone while that of Turbidite is From old English cealc chalk, lime, plaster; pebble, from Greek khalix small pebble, in English transferred to the opaque, white, soft limestone. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Chalk and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Chalk and Turbidite are listed below.

For Chalk,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock