The general Turbidite and Chalk definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Chalk is a soft, white, powdery limestone consisting mainly of fossil shells of foraminifers. Along with definition of Turbidite and Chalk, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Chalk. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Chalk origin and discoverer, etymology and class.
The history of Turbidite and Chalk 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 Chalk definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Turbidite and Chalk. In this section, you will know about Turbidite and Chalk Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Turbidite is European Foreland Basins whereas Origin of Chalk is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Turbidite and Chalk discoverer. The Discoverer of Turbidite is Arnold H. Bouma and the discoverer of Chalk is Unknown.
Along with Turbidite and Chalk definition, know more about the etymology of Turbidite and Chalk. Etymology of Turbidite and Chalk gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Turbidite and Formation of Chalk. The etymology of Turbidite is From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939 while that of Chalk 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 Chalk belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Turbidite and Chalk are listed below.
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