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Turbidite and Conglomerate Definition


Conglomerate and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
Italy   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From Latin conglomeratus, to roll together, i.e. from com together + glomerare to gather into a ball, from glomus (genitive glomeris) a ball   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Turbidite and Conglomerate

The general Turbidite and Conglomerate definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Conglomerate is a sedimentary rock which forms from rounded gravel and boulder sized clasts which are cemented together in a matrix. Along with definition of Turbidite and Conglomerate, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Conglomerate. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Conglomerate origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Conglomerate

The history of Turbidite and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Conglomerate

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

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