Shale and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Shale and Turbidite

The general Shale and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed by the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Shale and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Shale and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Shale and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Shale and Turbidite

The history of Shale 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.

Shale and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Shale and Turbidite

Along with Shale and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Shale and Turbidite. Etymology of Shale and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Shale and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Shale is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate, while that of Turbidite is From German Schalstein laminated limestone, and Schalgebirge layer of stone in stratified rock. From Old English scealu in its base sense of- thing that divides or separate,. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Shale and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Shale and Turbidite are listed below.

For Shale,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness 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