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Travertine and Turbidite Definition


Turbidite and Travertine Definition


Definition

Definition
Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters   
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   

History
  
  

Origin
Italy   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Marcus Vitruvius Pollio   
Arnold H. Bouma   

Etymology
From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy   
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Travertine and Turbidite

The general Travertine and Turbidite definition can be stated as: Travertine is a mineral consisting of layered calcium carbonate formed by deposition from spring waters. On the other hand, A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. Along with definition of Travertine and Turbidite, get to know about Properties of Travertine and Turbidite. Get to know more information about Travertine and Turbidite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Travertine and Turbidite

The history of Travertine 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.

Travertine and Turbidite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Travertine and Turbidite

Along with Travertine and Turbidite definition, know more about the etymology of Travertine and Turbidite. Etymology of Travertine and Turbidite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Travertine and Formation of Turbidite. The etymology of Travertine is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy while that of Turbidite is From Italian travertino a kind of building stone, from Tiburs, adjective from Tibur (Tivoli), in Italy. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Travertine and Turbidite belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Travertine and Turbidite are listed below.

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