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Turbidite and Arkose Definition


Arkose and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
France   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Alexandre Brongniart   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From Auvergne region of France used by a French geologist Alexandre Brongniart in 1826 who applied this term to some feldspathic sandstones   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

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

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

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

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Definition of Turbidite and Arkose

The general Turbidite and Arkose definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Arkose is a sedimentary rock, specifically a type of sandstone containing at least 25% feldspar. Along with definition of Turbidite and Arkose, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Arkose. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Arkose origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Arkose

The history of Turbidite and Arkose 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.

Turbidite and Arkose Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Arkose

Along with Turbidite and Arkose definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Arkose. Etymology of Turbidite and Arkose gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Arkose. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Arkose is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Turbidite and Arkose belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Arkose are listed below.

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