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Turbidite and Banded iron formation Definition


Banded iron formation and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Western Australia, Minnesota   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From its formation process   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness 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 Banded iron formation

The general Turbidite and Banded iron formation definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Banded iron formation are distinctive units of sedimentary rock that are almost always of Precambrian age. Along with definition of Turbidite and Banded iron formation, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Banded iron formation. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Banded iron formation origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Banded iron formation

The history of Turbidite and Banded iron formation 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 Banded iron formation Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Banded iron formation

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

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