Siltstone and Turbidite Definition

Definition of Siltstone and Turbidite

The general Siltstone and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Siltstone can be defined as a fine-grained sedimentary rock which mainly consists of consolidated silt. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Siltstone and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Siltstone and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Siltstone and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Siltstone and Turbidite

The history of Siltstone 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.

Siltstone and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Siltstone and Turbidite

Along with Siltstone and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Siltstone and Turbidite. Etymology of Siltstone and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Siltstone and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Siltstone is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz while that of Turbidite is From English word silt and stone and from Proto-Indo-European root sal and stainaz. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Siltstone and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Siltstone and Turbidite are listed below.

For Siltstone,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard 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