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Turbidite and Coquina Definition


Coquina and Turbidite Definition


Definition

Definition
A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles   
Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates   

History
  
  

Origin
European Foreland Basins   
European Foreland Basins   

Discoverer
Arnold H. Bouma   
Unknown   

Etymology
From Medieval Latin turbiditas, from Latin turbidus (turbid). Turbidity current is from 1939   
From Concha (Latin)+ Coquina(Spanish) +conch(English)= Couquina (mid 19th century)   

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 Coquina

The general Turbidite and Coquina definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Coquina is a sedimentary rock that is composed either wholly or almost entirely of the transported, abraded, and mechanically-sorted fragments of the shells of molluscs, trilobites, brachiopods, or other invertebrates. Along with definition of Turbidite and Coquina, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Coquina. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Coquina origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Turbidite and Coquina

The history of Turbidite and Coquina 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 Coquina Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Coquina

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

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