Diamictite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Diamictite and Turbidite

The general Diamictite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Diamictite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Diamictite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Diamictite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Diamictite and Turbidite

The history of Diamictite 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.

Diamictite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Diamictite and Turbidite

Along with Diamictite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Diamictite and Turbidite. Etymology of Diamictite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diamictite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Diamictite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed while that of Turbidite is From Greek dia through and meiktós or mixed. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diamictite and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diamictite and Turbidite are listed below.

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse 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