Turbidite and Chert Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Chert

The general Turbidite and Chert definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Chert is a hard, dark, opaque sedimentary rock which is composed of silica with an amorphous fine-grained texture. Along with definition of Turbidite and Chert, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Chert. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Chert origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Chert

The history of Turbidite and Chert 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 Chert Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Chert

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

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