Turbidite and Claystone Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Claystone

The general Turbidite and Claystone definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Claystone is a fine-grained, dark gray to pink sedimentary rock which mainly consists of compacted and hardened clay. Along with definition of Turbidite and Claystone, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Claystone. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Claystone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Claystone

The history of Turbidite and Claystone 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 Claystone Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Claystone

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

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