Turbidite and Breccia Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Breccia

The general Turbidite and Breccia definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Breccia is a rock consisting of angular fragments of stones which are cemented by finer calcareous material. Along with definition of Turbidite and Breccia, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Breccia. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Breccia origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Breccia

The history of Turbidite and Breccia 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 Breccia Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Breccia

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

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Breccia,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Hard Rock
• Group: Not applicable
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock