Turbidite and Coal Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Coal

The general Turbidite and Coal definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Turbidite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Coal. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Coal

The history of Turbidite and Coal 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 Coal Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Coal

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

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