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Marl and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Marl Definition


Definition

Definition
Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Marl and Turbidite

The general Marl and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Marl and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Marl and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Marl and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Marl and Turbidite

The history of Marl 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.

Marl and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Marl and Turbidite

Along with Marl and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Marl and Turbidite. Etymology of Marl and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Marl and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Marl is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia while that of Turbidite is From Old French marle, from Late Latin marglia. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Marl and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Marl and Turbidite are listed below.

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