Turbidite and Diamictite Definition

Definition of Turbidite and Diamictite

The general Turbidite and Diamictite definition can be stated as: A sedimentary rock, deposit of a submarine turbidity currents and are composed of layered particles. On the other hand, Diamictite is a sedimentary rock that consists of non-sorted to poorly sorted terrigenous sediment containing particles that range in size from clay to boulders, suspended in a matrix of mudstone or sandstone. Along with definition of Turbidite and Diamictite, get to know about Properties of Turbidite and Diamictite. Get to know more information about Turbidite and Diamictite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Turbidite and Diamictite

The history of Turbidite and Diamictite 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 Diamictite Origin and Discoverer

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

Etymology of Turbidite and Diamictite

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

For Turbidite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock, Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Diamictite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock