Itacolumite and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Itacolumite and Turbidite

The general Itacolumite and Turbidite definition can be stated as: A yellow sandstone which is flexible when cut into thin strips. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Itacolumite and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Itacolumite and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Itacolumite and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Itacolumite and Turbidite

The history of Itacolumite 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.

Itacolumite and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Itacolumite and Turbidite

Along with Itacolumite and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Itacolumite and Turbidite. Etymology of Itacolumite and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Itacolumite and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Itacolumite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil while that of Turbidite is From the name of a mountain range where it was found; Itacolumi mountain in Brazil. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Itacolumite and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Itacolumite and Turbidite are listed below.

For Itacolumite,

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